Some people believe that a great workout should leave you tired and sweating buckets all the time. But according to health experts, sweating doesn’t always indicate a successful exercise routine. Why do people sweat? Sweat evaporates from your skin to prevent your body from overheating after a grueling exercise. If you don’t sweat after an arduous workout session, you … Continue reading Do you need to sweat to have a good workout?
Obesity increases death risk from coronavirus, and Americans are FAT
Are you overweight or obese? If so, your chances of developing severe complications from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), including death, are substantially higher compared to thinner folks, according to new research. Professor Jean-François Delfraissy, who heads the scientific council that’s advising the French government on the pandemic, estimates that as many as 17 million of France’s 67 million … Continue reading Obesity increases death risk from coronavirus, and Americans are FAT
Manage your weight and stay healthy with intermittent fasting: A beginner’s guide
Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the most popular fitness and lifestyle trends, with people all over the world using it as a natural way to cut down their weight, improve their health and simplify their lifestyle. With the promise of better health through natural means, a lot of people may be looking to try … Continue reading Manage your weight and stay healthy with intermittent fasting: A beginner’s guide
Fasting helps reduce fat in an unexpected area: Researchers suggest fasting can also help reduce diabetes risk
Abstaining from foods and drinks for a set period of time may be good for your health, especially if you’re at risk of diabetes, according to a recent study. German researchers looked at the metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting and found that it can prevent fat accumulation in the pancreas — an event linked not only to obesity, but also … Continue reading Fasting helps reduce fat in an unexpected area: Researchers suggest fasting can also help reduce diabetes risk
Discovering the anti-obesity potential of quercetin
Studies have come out in support of how quercetin, a bioactive flavonoid, can protect the body against certain obesity-related health issues in several ways. With around two out of three adults and one out six children and adolescents in America being considered obese, it may be time to look further into other compounds and nutrients that have … Continue reading Discovering the anti-obesity potential of quercetin
Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity
People struggling with obesity and its complications could benefit from fasting. A study presented at the recently concluded Digestive Disease Week, an exhibit sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association and other groups, revealed that a month of fasting can increase levels of proteins that protect against the adverse effects of diets high in added sugar and unhealthy fats. It can even … Continue reading Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity
Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Approximately 30 percent of the American population – or around 100 million Americans – suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. In some cases, this condition can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) or even liver cancer. Fortunately, people with NAFLD can reduce their risk of liver … Continue reading Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Running is a wonderful aerobic exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It can reduce stress, strengthen the bones, help burn calories, and improve heart health. Running can be done indoors (on a treadmill) or outdoors — depending on a person’s preference — and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you can’t decide … Continue reading Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Polyphenols: They give green tea its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties
Obesity rates continue to increase globally, so researchers continue to find ways to minimize the risk and fight this epidemic. Researchers from Ohio State University found that polyphenols in green tea have anti-inflammatory properties and may lower the risk of obesity in mice. The researchers examined how green tea prevent weight gain or obesity. Obesity not only affects a person’s weight, but … Continue reading Polyphenols: They give green tea its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties
Don’t make these 7 mistakes when it comes to intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is popular among the health-conscious because it offers many benefits: It promotes fat and weight loss, improves insulin sensitivity, and boosts immunity. But before you try intermittent fasting, avoid these 7 common mistakes like not tracking your calorie intake so your efforts don’t go to waste. Intermittent fasting 101 Your body uses glucose as its fuel source. Glucose … Continue reading Don’t make these 7 mistakes when it comes to intermittent fasting
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 