Selecting Comfortable Clothing for Yoga
Introduction:When you think of yoga, you probably picture people wearing loose-fitting clothing and doing poses in a studio. This is certainly true, but some people take the practice outside of the studio with them. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, make sure that your yoga clothes are comfortable enough for that level…
Diabetes Demolished: Overcoming the Challenges of Managing Diabetes
Introduction: Diabetes is a disease that affects the way your body produces and uses insulin. If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it effectively. This can lead to serious complications including heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and amputation. While there’s no cure for diabetes yet, there are ways…
New Microbiome Study Has Major Implications for Weight Control
A new study has been published in Science by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Lora Hooper, Chair of Immunology, and her team discovered that “good bacteria” programs the metabolic rhythms of the body. More specifically, they found that microbes activated a protein named deacetylase 3 (HDAC3). HDAC3 is a protein made by cells that line the gut.…
Exercise Yourself Happy
Is someone in your life— anxious or depressed? Did you know that exercise can help? Scientific understanding of mental health disorders is increasing—and exercise is emerging as a potent healing tool. Shirley Archer, JD, MA, IDEA’s 2008 Fitness Instructor of the Year and author of Pilates Fusion: Well-Being for Body, Mind, and Spirit, describes how…
Fitness and Diabetes: A Guide to Better Health
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If you have diabetes, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to manage your blood sugar levels and prevent complications. One important aspect of a healthy lifestyle is exercise and physical activity. Here’s what you need to know about fitness and diabetes. Why…
Fasting Later in Day Might Be Key to Controlling Blood Sugar
Key Takeaways (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating. Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting — early time-restricted eating — may be key for preventing type 2 diabetes in people who are at…
Nutrition, Wellness, Supplements
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Defeating Diabetes: Strategies for Conquering the Disease
Diabetes is a disease that can be managed with proper care and attention. Keeping track of your blood glucose levels and eating well will go a long way toward keeping your diabetes under control. But there are many other things you can do to keep yourself healthy: exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress…
Wedding Workout: Your Ultimate Fitness Plan for the Perfect Day
Your wedding day is fast approaching, and you want to feel like a radiant and confident couple as you say, “I do.” Taking on a fitness journey together is the way to go! And it’s not just about fitting into that dream dress, looking dapper in a tailored suit, or looking stunning in your wedding…
10 Simple Tips on How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Five pounds of weight gain during the holidays is a disproven myth that pops up annually like holiday lights. But before you do a happy dance and pile that extra whipped cream on your pie, you should know two things. One, people do gain weight during the holidays. Two, the extra pounds tend to stick…
