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However, stress is... ## [The Link Between Visceral Adipose Tissue and Metabolic Disorders](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/the-link-between-visceral-adipose-tissue-and-metabolic-disorders) Excess fat is unhealthy in anyone. The visceral adipose tissue located deep in the... ## [How Exercise Slows Aging: Cardiovascular System](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/howexerciseslowsagingcardiovascularsystem) You may know that exercise is good for you, but have you ever wondered specifically what exercise... ## [How Exercise Slows Aging: Skeletal System](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/howexerciseslowsagingskeletalsystem) You may know that exercise is good for you, but have you ever wondered specifically what exercise... ## [How Exercise Slows Aging: Metabolic System](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/howexerciseslowsagingmetabolicsystem) You may know that exercise is good for you, but have you ever wondered specifically what exercise... ## [Metabolism and Energy Balance](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/metabolismandenergybalance) Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are used in the body for energy. Depending on the... ## [Nutrient Timing: How Properly Timed Macronutrients Can Impact Your Workouts](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/nutrienttiming) The timing of nutrient intake is important to consider whether it is before, during, or after a... ## [Neuroplasticity](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/neuroplasticity) Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt or change through growth... ## [How to Exercise Safely in High Humidity](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/howtoexercisesafelyinhighhumidity) It’s mid-April already and the temperatures will be soaring before we know it! I live in Minnesota,... ## [Does Protein Intake Increase Your Risk for Cancer?](https://www.fitandflexible.org/blog/doesproteinintakeincreaseyourriskforcancer) Research is done to test a hypothesis (McGuire & Beerman, 2018). You may or may not have heard... 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