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Many adults squeeze in workouts throughout the day, but research seems to say that although this is better than nothing, it may limit fat-burning potential. Research- now indicates that people who exercise before breakfast shed twice as much fat as those who fuel up with food first. We'd all perhaps be better off if we maximize the benefits of any fitness routine by scheduling workouts before our first...
March 16, 2020
Bodies go through substantial changes -as we age. We lose muscle, bone density and the collagen under our skin. We get slower and very often, shorter. While all of this is happening there is also one thing that continues to increase: fat. After the age of 30, the amount of fat on the body steadily increases. Without intervention, most people are likely to continue putting on weight until they reach...
March 11, 2020
Unintentional weight gain at any age can lead to equally unwanted consequences. Chronic disease- and its impacts have exploded with increases in worldwide obesity, which has grown more than twofold since 1980. Now, researchers have another warning: Gaining all that weight during a specific age range could create additional health risks, and it may even shorten a life. Being obese at any age increases...
February 13, 2020
A high-fat diet causes cellular changes in the brain that could increase hunger, according to a -new study. It is believed that the changes may raise the threshold of satiation, causing us to eat more and therefore to gain weight. What’s more, the changes happen very quickly. This means that we may have to eat more to feel full just a scant few days after indulging in a high-fat diet. Seriously. A...
January 22, 2020
Did you achieve your New Year's health resolution goals in 2019? Did you make any progress on health at all in 2019? Does that kind of discourage you from wanting to take another stab at it this year? - Yes, I have done the same thing. I have done it so many times that I thought that failing to keep New Year's resolutions was an expected thing! I had failed at quitting smoking, losing weight, increasing...
January 8, 2020
Packing only -85 calories- per cup, blueberries are as good for your waistline as they are for your body. They contain loads of health-boosting vitamins and nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, protein and fiber. What’s more, they can ward off disease and help us remain in tip-top shape. And the best part? They’re available year-round in both fresh and frozen varieties. Blueberries...
December 23, 2019
Stuck at a weight plateau? Try adding -intermittent fasting- to your routine. The use of time-restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) is gaining popularity for a variety of health reasons, and if you are stuck at a weight and want to lose some more, intermittent fasting might be the help you need. Here’s how it works: In the most basic sense, intermittent fasting means to alternate cycles...
October 4, 2019
These days, it seems like there’s an app for everything, including weight loss.- Apps like DietBet- challenge users to see who, from a pool of two or more people, can lose the most weight, with money being a partial motivator. Lots of people seem to feel like betting on themselves has helped them to finally be successful. But does it work? - DietBet and other, similar, weight loss apps can help with...
September 30, 2019
Popular high-protein diets, such as -Atkins and Paleo-, urge followers to eat more -protein- while cutting back on carbohydrates, sugars and fats. Although many have found success on such diets, there are health risks associated with eating too much protein. Those regularly consuming more than the recommended amount may experience side effects. Protein is one of the building blocks of life. It helps...
July 3, 2019
Processed foods are notoriously unhealthy because they contain lots of refined carbohydrates, sugars, fat and artificial ingredients. What’s more, they have very little -nutritional value. As if that isn’t enough to malign convenience and packaged foods, a new study shows that people who eat processed foods eat more and weigh more than those who eat a minimally processed diet. People who regularly...
June 24, 2019
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