Obesity has become a global epidemic. It is not only a health problem on its own, but it is also linked to many serious conditions. Fortunately, there is an effective and natural solution to fighting obesity: Acupuncture. A review written by researchers from China confirmed that this traditional Chinese medicine – both alone and in combination … Continue reading Fight obesity with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Increased protein intake and regular exercise significantly lowers risk of sarcopenia
Researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia have investigated the effects of dietary protein intake and exercise in reducing the risk of sarcopenia. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. In the review, researchers associated aging with sarcopenia, a progressive decline in mass and strength of the skeletal muscle. This can lead to morbidity, reduced quality of … Continue reading Increased protein intake and regular exercise significantly lowers risk of sarcopenia
Why diet plans should take sleeping patterns into account
When you’re following a certain diet, you usually avoid unhealthy foods full of fat and sugar. According to a study, incorporating your sleep patterns into your diet plans also promotes weight loss. Dr. Jonathan Johnston, a reader in chronobiology and integrative physiology at the University of Surrey, presented the study findings at a conference on chrono-nutrition, circadian clocks, … Continue reading Why diet plans should take sleeping patterns into account
If you have an 8-hour desk job, exercise for 30 minutes daily to significantly improve your health
Research warns that a sedentary lifestyle coupled with a desk job can negatively affect your health and can even lead to an early death. Fortunately, a study conducted by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center says that staying active even if you sit most of the day can lower your risk of health problems. Findings suggest that 30 minutes of … Continue reading If you have an 8-hour desk job, exercise for 30 minutes daily to significantly improve your health
Study: Intermittent fasting can BOOST heart health and improve your overall well-being
Diet trends come and go, and many of them ultimately prove to be little more than a passing fad. However, one new way of eating that is getting a lot of buzz – intermittent fasting – has a lot of value and could well become the future of healthy eating. Not only can it help … Continue reading Study: Intermittent fasting can BOOST heart health and improve your overall well-being
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
Skipping meals: Study says fasting can boost brain health, increase weight loss
Instead of aiming for eating three times a day, you should consider skipping a meal every now and then. This intermittent form of fasting activates genes that are associated with longer and healthier lifespans. Many animal studies have shown that fasting and other means of reducing calorie intake can prolong lifespans and alleviate diseases associated with advancing age. However, a lifestyle … Continue reading Skipping meals: Study says fasting can boost brain health, increase weight loss
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
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