Monthly Archives: August 2010

Heart Disease Prevention

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Nutribody

While heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, there are some simple lifestyle changes you can implement to lower your risk of developing it. Risk factors such as age, genetic predisposition and gender will raise your risk of … Continue reading →

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What is Vitamin K?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Nutribody

Vitamin K is one of the primary substances responsible for proper blood clotting. Specifically, vitamin K is required for the liver to make factors that are necessary for blood to properly clot (coagulate), including factor II (prothrombin), factor VII (proconvertin), … Continue reading →

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Workout While Traveling

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Nutribody

Question from a reader: I’d like to try the 5×5 strength program. I’ve been weight training for the last 15 years, at varying levels of commitment and intensity based on my job and family situation. I’m an airline pilot, so … Continue reading →

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Cardiovascular Disease: Incidences, Causes, Trends and Treatment

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Nutribody

Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is a growing problem in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease was responsible for approximately 34.6% of all deaths nationwide in 2006. CVD is an umbrella term that is used to … Continue reading →

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