The Function of Fat – Part II, Too much of a good thing…
Your Nutritional Moment of Zen (Editor’s Note: A bit late this week due to homework! Had to research and write a paper on “The Joys of Having a Hysterectomy”. FYI – There aren’t very many…) Last week we looked at the important roles of fat in our bodies. You may recall there are a bunch.…
The Function of Fat (In Humans…)
Your Nutritional Moment of Zen We have a love / hate relationship with fat: Nobody wants to be fat, so we try to avoid foods with lots of fat for that reason, while at the same time we crave foods that have lots of fat in them (ice cream, eggs, butter, cheese, steak, birthday cake,…
Yoga Workout: The 5 Essential Pieces You’ll Need
When you first start practicing yoga, your biggest challenge might not be mastering the poses or finding a studio that feels like home. Rather, it’s figuring out what type of clothing to wear when practicing yoga so that you don’t freeze in a room with an indoor temperature of 50 degrees. As you grow more…
There Is Power in Protein for Older Adults
by Matthew Kadey, MS, RD Study finds the formula to keep muscle while losing body fat Many older adults could benefit from dropping a few pounds of body fat. With weight loss, though, there are often reductions in bone strength and lean body mass, thereby raising the risk of mobility issues and injury from falls. New research shows…
Why Home Care Providers Are the Best Choice for Your Senior Loved One
One of the biggest decisions to make in your life is when and how to provide for your loved one with disabilities. It can be difficult to know what the best solution is for your family member. There are many options available for those who need a home care provider, such as assisted living, nursing…
Prediabetes a Risk for Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Results from the UK Biobank study, one of the largest cohorts of middle-aged adults to provide data for HbA1c across the glycemic spectrum as well as measures of cognitive function, neuroimaging, and dementia, were recently published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. The authors report that both prediabetes and diabetes were associated with an increase in risk for…
Vitamin D3 Supplementation Improves Physical Fitness in Postmenopausal, Diabetic Women
A low serum vitamin D level is a common condition, especially among postmenopausal women. Incidence of type 2 diabetes is also high in this demographic. Physical fitness is a key factor in maintaining quality of life and controlling the consequences of both diabetes and menopause. This study investigated whether supplemental vitamin D3, which is related…
A New Study Exposes the Mechanism Behind Sugar Cravings
A new paper published in the journal Nature has shown that the gut-to-brain activity of sweetness is specific to sugar molecules, but not artificial sweeteners. The sugar sensing pathway that was discovered by Charles Zuker and his team at Howard Hughes Medical Institute provides insight into the neural basis for sugar preferencing. Zuker urges us to separate the concept…
Tips for Leg Cramps
No one likes being woken up in the middle of the night by sudden painful cramp-like discomfort in the muscles of your leg. Nevertheless, leg muscle cramps are common in healthy people as well as those with underlying health conditions. Seventy percent of leg cramps tend to happen at night and can affect any part…
How Improving Your Health Can Improve Your Finances
Because of the high cost of health care, gym memberships, and trendy health foods, many people assume that healthy living is expensive. With the right approach, however, improving your health can also improve your finances. Saving With a little research, you can save money on expenses associated with fitness and nutrition. There are a variety…
