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Lose weight: It’s the go-to recommendation for preventing diabetes. But according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, it may not be enough. Vitamin D deficiency also appears to increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes – no matter your weight. More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s 9.3 percent of the population. Another 86 million have prediabetes, and up to 30 percent of them will develop Type 2 diabetes in the next five years. In Type 2 diabetes, the body cannot properly use insulin, resulting in chronically high blood sugar levels. Blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and loss of toes, feet or legs are common side effects. Meanwhile, up to 41.6 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamin D, according to 2011 a paper published in Nutrition Research. While previous research – including one study published in Diabetes Care – has suggested a link be

I've been a full-time personal trainer and private studio owner for a little over 7 years. During that time I've had my ups and downs, but as my experience as a trainer grew and my business savvy expanded, I was gradually able to eliminate most of the fluctuating financial cycles to which the fitness industry seems prone. I'm one of those trainers who loves to train and educate but has little love for the business side of the industry. That said, I spent enough years in health club management before I went on my own as a personal trainer to acquire the know-how needed to make a living. I currently earn about two to three times what the average full-time personal trainer earns. Many people who want to enter the personal training profession are under the mistaken impression that making a good living as a full-time trainer is easy. However, it is not. If you keep a close watch on the turnover of personal trainers in health clubs, you will see faces regularly come and go. The h

Onyx Fitness Article: Arthritis   Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. See also: Joint pain Alternative Names Joint inflammation Causes, incidence, and risk factors Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, like when you walk. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness. You may have joint inflammation for a variety of reasons, including: An autoimmune disease (the body attacks itself because the immune system believes a body part is foreign) Broken bone General "wear and tear" on joints Infection (usually caused by bacteria or viruses ) Often, the inflammation goes away after the injury has healed, the diseas