Researchers from the University of Central Florida suggest supplementing with beta-alanine to increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team looked at the effects of beta-alanine supplementation on performance, muscle carnosine, and L-histidine in men and women. Earlier studies have shown that supplementation with beta-alanine leads to increased intramuscular carnosine content, improving … Continue reading Beta-alanine supplementation relieves fatigue, increases muscle carnosine
Twice as many deaths are caused by physical inactivity compared to obesity, stunning study finds
Brisk walking for 20 minutes every day could reduce your risk of premature death by as much as 30 percent, concludes researchers from the University of Cambridge, after studying more than 300,000 European men and women. The 2015 study found that twice as many deaths could be attributed to the lack of physical exercise compared to obesity, suggesting … Continue reading Twice as many deaths are caused by physical inactivity compared to obesity, stunning study finds
Bring down high cholesterol levels naturally
The natural way is the best way to do things. When it comes to improving cholesterol levels, a combination of eating the right foods and regular physical exercise will achieve much faster and better results than taking expensive pharmaceutical drugs or undergoing time-consuming therapies. Managing your cholesterol levels on a day-to-day basis is a tough chore. You might get … Continue reading Bring down high cholesterol levels naturally
Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors
People who are obese and those who do not exercise are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer — one of the most common cancers worldwide. A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism found that exercise is an essential factor in reducing the risk of developing this type of cancer after weight loss. … Continue reading Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors
Get moving: Reduce your risk of heart disease with aerobic exercise
Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. In the first study, … Continue reading Get moving: Reduce your risk of heart disease with aerobic exercise
Pedal desks could help reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary workplace
Physical inactivity is linked to various health conditions, such as heart disease and obesity. According to the results of a study, the use of pedal desks in a sedentary workplace can help prevent these health risks. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), was published in the journal Medicine & Science in … Continue reading Pedal desks could help reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary workplace
Walking is crucial to lower back health
The lower back never really stops working to support the upper body. But we rarely pay attention to it, much less do things that are actively beneficial to it. An article on Spine-health suggests showering more love for your extremely busy lower back by walking more often. Walking is the least we can do for our lower back. After … Continue reading Walking is crucial to lower back health
Why running outdoors is better than using a treadmill
When it comes to exercise, some people prefer to jog or run outdoors while others may feel inclined to work out indoors. Whether it’s because of convenience, personal preferences, or chronic injuries, most people may favor indoor workouts more. But did you know that running outdoors may offer more health benefits compared to using a treadmill? Here … Continue reading Why running outdoors is better than using a treadmill
The importance of quercetin in muscle health
Quercetin is often talked about as a beneficial compound found in most fruits, but a study led by researchers from the University of Ulsan in South Korea indicated that this flavonoid is useful even on its own. In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers discovered that quercetin, when isolated, can be used to treat muscle … Continue reading The importance of quercetin in muscle health
Experts dispel 5 myths and reveal benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets made famous by celebrities
The keto diet has recently gained a lot of attention because many celebrities follow it, making it one of the more popular weight-loss diets today. The eating plan was designed to put the body into a maximum fat-burning state because it is low in carbohydrates and was originally designed as a means to treat epilepsy in … Continue reading Experts dispel 5 myths and reveal benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets made famous by celebrities
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 