Aside from making you unproductive, it looks like being a couch potato can also increase your risk of getting a deadly blood clot. While this is a risk TV junkies willingly take by being inactive for long periods, even people who regularly exercise can get blood clots while watching television. According to a study, people who … Continue reading Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise
The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast?
Source: The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast? by Dr. Edward Group While fasting is nothing new, it is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as many discover its potential health benefits. If you are planning your first fast or looking for ways to improve your next one, there are a few … Continue reading The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast?
Does the Weight Loss Drug “Alli” Cause Liver Damage?
Source: Does the Weight Loss Drug “Alli” Cause Liver Damage? by Dr. Edward Group We all understand the desire to be vibrant, healthy and at our optimal weight. Yet sadly, in attempt to lose extra weight quickly, many people turn to weight-loss drugs or cheap supplements instead of the natural methods of weight loss which take … Continue reading Does the Weight Loss Drug “Alli” Cause Liver Damage?
Can Where You Live Make You Fat?
Source: Can Where You Live Make You Fat? by Dr. Edward Group Where you live could be a huge factor in your body weight. Studies have shown that people with lower body mass tended to live in neighborhoods that allowed them more access to walkable living, including being able to walk/bike to work or to their … Continue reading Can Where You Live Make You Fat?
Study: Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity & Assist Weight Loss After Birth
Source: Study: Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity & Assist Weight Loss After Birth by Dr. Edward Group Weight loss is something many women struggle with after pregnancy. And the unfortunate truth is, a good number of them were already carrying around an unhealthy amount of excess body fat even before they were pregnant. Better … Continue reading Study: Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity & Assist Weight Loss After Birth
How Does Vitamin B-12 Support Energy and Metabolism?
Source: How Does Vitamin B-12 Support Energy and Metabolism? by Dr. Edward Group When you are feeling sluggish and slow what do you do? Many people turn to caffeine in the form of teas, coffees, and energy drinks. These methods may provide temporary relief, but if you feel tired because of a B-12 deficiency, caffeine won’t solve … Continue reading How Does Vitamin B-12 Support Energy and Metabolism?
The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory
Source: The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory by Dr. Edward Group Due to vitamin B-12’s association with energy metabolism, you might wonder what purpose it serves in your brain’s health and memory. There are a few complex roles that this B vitamin participates in—beyond releasing energy—that play a role in neurological function. This article will … Continue reading The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory
Ever notice how you’re still hungry after eating fast food? Here’s why: Your brain detects the nutrients (or lack thereof) in food as you eat it, ground-breaking new study finds
There’s no denying the appeal of fast food. Who hasn’t felt the pull of a juicy burger at the end of a long and exhausting work day? And yet, eating that burger often leaves us feeling bloated, heavy and strangely unsatisfied. A groundbreaking new study by researchers from the University of Warwick in the United … Continue reading Ever notice how you’re still hungry after eating fast food? Here’s why: Your brain detects the nutrients (or lack thereof) in food as you eat it, ground-breaking new study finds
Paleo diet may lead to iodine deficiency: Are you at risk?
A new study finds that Paleo diet may increase the chances of a person of having iodine deficiency, as reported by Nutraingredients.com. Researchers from Kungalv’s Hospital in Sweden find that having a Paleolithic-type of diet, which typically includes foods that could be obtained by hunting and gathering in the past, has led to the development of mild … Continue reading Paleo diet may lead to iodine deficiency: Are you at risk?
Don’t have an hour to work out — how about three minutes? Experts say high intensity is effective but warn that you may love it
Squeezing exercise into a busy schedule is a struggle that many people are familiar with and grapple with constantly. If you’re one of these people, then have we got news for you: a 180-second, high-intensity workout is all you need. Doing this five times a week is a guaranteed way to keep yourself fit and healthy, … Continue reading Don’t have an hour to work out — how about three minutes? Experts say high intensity is effective but warn that you may love it
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