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Celebrities Are Reaping the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Celebrities Are Reaping the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

ByFitness ClubApr 4, 2016

The newest celebrity fad diet isn’t exactly “new,” considering it’s been around since Biblical times. Indeed, from Jimmy Kimmel to Benedict Cumberbatch, fasting has become the new sanctioned diet of the stars — and for good reason. Unlike many other trending diets, responsible fasting is backed by a wealth of…

High-Protein Diets Lead to Weight Loss and Improved Sleep Quality, Study Says

High-Protein Diets Lead to Weight Loss and Improved Sleep Quality, Study Says

ByFitness ClubApr 1, 2016

Weight loss is influenced by a number of factors. Sure, a healthy diet and exercise are essential to dropping the pounds, but without ample sleep, your metabolism takes a hit, making it extremely difficult to achieve your goals. While many studies have been dedicated to investigating the role of sleep…

Air Conditioning Units Suspected of Causing Outbreak of Dangerous Disease in Sydney

Air Conditioning Units Suspected of Causing Outbreak of Dangerous Disease in Sydney

ByFitness ClubMar 30, 2016

Health authorities in Sydney, Australia believe that the recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease may have been caused by air-conditioning units. Eight people have now been confirmed with the deadly disease after spending time near the Town Hall. It is believed that passers-by can contract the disease from contamination being carried…

Watch Out, Guys! Your Phone Might Be Cooking Your Fertility

Watch Out, Guys! Your Phone Might Be Cooking Your Fertility

ByFitness ClubMar 23, 2016

Pregnancy is dubbed “the miracle of life” for a reason: a lot has to happen in order for a woman to successfully conceive a child. And it’s not all up to her. In fact, data shows that infertility can be equally attributed to three different causes: the female partner, the…

Inexperience and Bad Technique Leading to Gym Injuries

Inexperience and Bad Technique Leading to Gym Injuries

ByFitness ClubMar 18, 2016

It’s great when people decide to start going to the gym, but there are several problems that new gym members could face regarding injuries. If not properly trained or stretched, a person may end up with a dangerous workout and some serious injuries. In an article on Painmed.com, the Centers…

How Does Siri React When Users Ask About Suicide, Sexual Assault, and Violence?

How Does Siri React When Users Ask About Suicide, Sexual Assault, and Violence?

ByFitness ClubMar 16, 2016

Suicide prevention advocate Summer Beretsky decided to conduct a DIY experiment in 2012, and so “she coolly, clearly, and repeatedly told her iPhone she wanted to kill herself.” According to Pacific Standard Magazine, Siri not only failed to direct Beretsky to readily available suicide prevention resources, but also offered to…

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