Posts Tagged ‘Weight Control’
Can You Lose Weight By Walking?
“Can you lose weight by walking?”. Well, let me tell you, the answer is an emphatic YES. Humans were made to move, although it’s easy to forget that as we’ve progressed from hunter-gatherers to working desk jobs and commuting by car from door to door. Read the full article at this link: https://www.healthambition.com/lose-weight-walking/ For another…
Read MoreHow To Keep Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution From Failing
By Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, CNN (CNN)If you’re like most Americans, you’ve made getting fitter and losing weight your New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, your resolution will most likely fail. According to a study from the Statistic Brain Research Institute, roughly 42% of Americans made New Year’s resolutions. The most common resolution — made by almost a…
Read MoreHow Diabetes Affects Various Parts Of The Body
Diabetes affects an estimated 29 million people in the United States, and although the disease can be caused by many factors and can come in different forms, the symptoms are usually very similar. Some people are diagnosed with it at a very early age; this is usually called Type 1 diabetes and is an immune…
Read MoreFitting in Fitness for Telecommuters
by Grace T. DeSimone, B.A. It is 3 P.M. and you are in your pajamas pecking away at your keyboard when you realize you have not brushed your teeth or even looked in a mirror. Yup, you are a telecommuter. Telecommuting (AKA working from home) is becoming commonplace as more companies embrace the trend. Whether…
Read MoreThe Protein Snack You Need After a Workout — Only 47 Calories
When you need a quick post-workout snack, something with protein and carbs, look no further. Made with only three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, these protein balls couldn’t be easier to whip up. At 47 calories per ball, a three-piece serving is 141 calories and offers 8.1 grams of protein and 24…
Read MoreAlpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is not classified as a vitamin, yet is synthesized by the body and is conditionally essential. Alpha lipoic acid benefits include supporting glucose metabolism, and this is perhaps it’s best-known feature.1,2,3 As a chiral molecule, it can be found in both isomeric forms (S and R) while the majority of non-specified supplemental…
Read MoreU.S. Adults Get Failing Grades in Healthy Lifestyle Behavior
by Shari Barbanel in Top Headlines Only 2.7 percent of the U.S. adult population achieves all four of some basic behavioral characteristics that researchers say would constitute a “healthy lifestyle” and help protect against cardiovascular disease, a recent study concluded. In this study, researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) and the University of Mississippi examined how many…
Read MoreWhat Are Adaptogenic Herbs?
Adaptogenic herbs also referred to as “adaptogens,” are defined as agents that support the body’s ability to accommodate varying physical and emotional stresses. How many times can you think of a point in your life where you could use that? (for example, stress at work, family stress, and physical stress on your body.) Is this…
Read More6 Ways Yoga Can Improve Your Life
Yoga has been around for more than 5000 years. While its popularity in the West just increased within the past few decades, Yogis from India have already been practicing yoga in caves for a long time as a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. Considering the age of this practice, it’s natural to believe that it…
Read MoreThe Effects of Exercise On Appetite
The effects of exercise on appetite have been a topic of intense debate for many decades. Interest in this area has increased since the turn of the century, with the discovery in 1999 of the appetite-stimulating (“hunger hormone”) ghrelin. This area has obvious implications for the role of exercise in maintaining a healthy weight and…
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