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02/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Melatonin can address obesity caused by a high-fat diet
A recent study reveals that melatonin can help fight against obesity and its complications. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked at the effect of melatonin on plasma protein profiles of obese rats. Researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand explained that obesity triggers changes in protein expression in different body organs. Melatonin has been […]
02/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Qigong has a beneficial effect in people with neck pain
A systematic review reports that qigong, a Chinese form of exercise-related activity, might have a beneficial effect in people with neck pain. The systematic review, which was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, looked at the effects of qigong in people with neck pain. Similar to other forms of traditional Chinese medicine […]
02/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and affect birth outcomes
Researchers from India and the U.S. have found that high-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and eventually affect birth outcomes. They aimed to measure oxidative stress in pregnant women with low, normal, or high hemoglobin status in the first trimester and to relate these to birth weight. The team […]
02/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Restaurant meals for kids found to be shockingly high in fat, sugar and salt while low in nutrition
A television expose reveals restaurant meals for kids contain extremely high amounts of fat, sugar, and salt, as reported by The Daily Mail. The expose investigated some of the most popular restaurant chains in Britain. A family from Croydon, U.K. was sent by the television program, Tricks of The Restaurant Trade, to four different high-street […]
02/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Spending too much time sitting down can impact your mental health
Sitting down for hours has become the norm. It’s become far too common for a lot of us to spend seven to eight hours on our butts, working, and being glued to our desks. However, this is contributing to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, which can take a toll on health. According to a new study, […]
02/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Resistance training for just one hour a week dramatically reduces your risk of a heart attack
Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, offers more than just muscle-building benefits. This type of exercise can also keep your heart healthy. A study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that doing resistance training for about an hour each week could cut your heart attack […]
02/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Beetroot shows potential for improving athletic performance and endurance
A review published in HerbalGram support the use of beetroot (Beta vulgaris) as a natural way to boost athletic performance and endurance and cognition. The review aimed to determine the mechanisms of action of beetroot and how it may help support body systems, such as cardiovascular health and cognitive function. In one of the studies […]
02/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Confirmed: Yet another study proves lack of exercise and poor sleep makes you FAT
A large-scale study confirms that lack of exercise and poor sleep quality make a person gain weight. Researchers from the University of Exeter in England analyzed the data of 120,000 participants aged 40 to 70 years and evaluated their sleep and exercise habits. The researchers gathered information on the subjects’ total physical activity, sleep duration, […]
02/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Spirulina extract can prevent the increase of fat in the blood by inhibiting lipid metabolism and absorption
People with metabolic syndrome may benefit from taking spirulina extracts. In a recent study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, it was found that spirulina extract may be used to improve metabolism by reducing the absorption of lipids in people with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders. It occurs when […]
02/12/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Changing your meal times can affect how your body metabolizes fat, which may accelerate weight loss
Making slight changes to your meal times may be beneficial to your body. A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science has found that changes in meal times can reduce body fat, resulting in a lower risk of obesity and related diseases. Conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey in the U.K., the study […]
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