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09/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Take your protein supplements with meals to improve your resistance training

Protein supplements taken with meals was found to be more effective at improving resistance training compared to taking them between meals, according to a systematic review published in the journal Nutrition Review. On the other hand, protein supplements taken between meals may be more effective at increasing overall body mass. A team of researchers from Purdue […]

08/30/2018 / By Russel Davis

Want to lose weight without counting calories? Try intermittent fasting to kickstart your metabolism

It has long been established that unhealthy eating habits contribute to the growing number of lifestyle-related metabolic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. The worsening prevalence of these diseases have prompted health experts to turn to different dietary interventions in order to stem obesity. One such intervention is intermittent fasting (IF), which has gained significant popularity due in […]

08/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Planetary Healing Club presents an innovative weight loss approach

Lost Arts Radio host Richard Sacks is starting a series of videos that shares some of the wisdom from his Planetary Healing Club, and in a new video posted to Brighteon.com, he talks about his weight loss “secret” that doesn’t require the one aspect that many people struggle with most on their quest to get […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Stroke now impacting younger patients as a result of the obesity epidemic; 4 in 10 are now aged 40-69

Stroke, a condition that was previously limited to older adults, is now prevalent among middle-aged adults as well. In the U.K., the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that the incidence of stroke among people ages 40 to 69 years is now at 38 percent. This is up from 33 percent in 2007. In addition, the […]

06/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Taking calcium supplements can help premenopausal women lose weight

Taking calcium supplements is encouraged for women even before the onset of menopause that causes bone loss. In an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Chinese researchers reported an additional benefit of increasing one’s intake of the bone-loving mineral: Additional calcium can help reduce weight and prevent the onset of obesity for premenopausal women. […]

06/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Drinking chilled yerba mate can help you achieve your weight loss goals

According to a study, one simple change can help increase the benefits of yerba mate tea. Swiss researchers have determined that drinking chilled yerba mate tea, instead of hot tea, can help individuals lose weight. Yerba mate tea, which is similar to green tea, is a caffeinated and bitter-tasting drink that originates from South America. Earlier studies […]

05/29/2018 / By Russel Davis

Clean your kitchen to avoid overeating: Cluttered kitchens found to encourage snacking

A study carried out by researchers at Cornell University revealed that being in a cluttered kitchen and feeling out of control might be detrimental to body weight. According to experts, people who stay in a messy and chaotic environment tend to consume extra calories and pile on more pounds. The research team enrolled 98 female participants as part of […]

05/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Intermittent fasting leads to improved energy levels

Turns out, you can live without food – to some extent. This was the case presented by researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, where they stated that intermittent fasting (they called it SER, short for intermittent severe energy reduction) could be a useful way to reduce energy intake; thereby, controlling an individual’s body weight. […]

11/12/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Is being overweight ALWAYS unhealthy? Scientists discover the answer depends on to how efficiently the body breaks down and stores fat

A recent study proves that your weight doesn’t indicate your health. This is not — and we need to emphasize this — an excuse to overeat or snack on junk food. However, scientists are concluding that what is more important to overall health is how efficiently the body breaks down and stores fat rather than actual […]

11/10/2017 / By Janine Acero

Being overweight taxes your heart, increasing risk of disease, death

A new study reveals that putting on extra weight can substantially alter the size of your heart, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. A bigger, heavier heart stretches its upper chambers, causing atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeats. The chances of you carrying excess weight is increased when you consume high amounts of energy […]

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