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Does Morning Exercise Reap The Most Benefits?

Mar 28, 2023 by Total Access Medical

There are potential benefits to exercising in the morning, as it can help set the tone for the rest of the day and improve overall energy levels.

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Time-Restricted Eating?

Jan 24, 2023 by Total Access Medical

Time-restricted eating (TRE) involves a regular, 24-hour cycle of eating and fasting, with meals, snacks, and sugary drinks strictly limited to the same 8–10 hour window each day.

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Does Reducing Overall Body Fat Lower Risk of Breast Cancer?

Oct 21, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of breast cancer. Some of the factors associated with breast cancer – being a woman, age, and genetics – can’t be changed. Other factors – being overweight, lack of exercise, eating unhealthy food – can be changed by making the right choices.


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Why You Should Eat Less Sugar During This Holiday Season

Dec 24, 2019 by Total Access Medical
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Will Eating Less Sugar Help Me Lose Weight?

Oct 15, 2019 by Total Access Medical
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The Relationship Between Obesity and Cancer

Sep 03, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Globally, 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese, according to the World Health Organization. Roughly four in 10 adults are overweight, and more than one in 10 are obese, a condition that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, kidney problems and joint disorders in addition to multiple types of cancers. 

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Your Calorie Needs, Explained

Aug 10, 2018 by Total Access Medical

A calorie is defined as the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by 1°C (1.8°F).

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The Relationship Between Cancer and Obesity

Aug 08, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Globally, 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese, according to the World Health Organization. Roughly four in 10 adults are overweight, and more than one in 10 are obese, a condition that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, kidney problems and joint disorders in addition to multiple types of cancers. 20% of all cancers diagnosed in the US are related to body fatness, physical inactivity, excess alcohol consumption, and/or poor nutrition, and thus could also be prevented.

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Recent Research: Physical Inactivity Leads To Smaller Brain Size

Aug 01, 2018 by Total Access Medical

According to a study published in Neurology®, poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to a smaller brain size 20 years later.

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Why It Takes Longer For Women To Lose Weight After 40

Jun 27, 2018 by Total Access Medical

With age comes many things: greater wisdom; deeper empathy; a greater sense of knowing who you are; and the very real possibility of a bigger pants size. So, why does it take longer for women to lose weight, especially after 40?

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