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10/26/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Maintaining a healthy weight throughout pregnancy: Tips for finding the right balance between too much and not enough

According to research, children of obese mothers are more likely to become obese themselves as a child or an adult, and have a higher risk of getting diagnosed with autism or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). However, half of the world’s mothers-to-be pack on the pounds, according to a study that involved half a million […]

10/25/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Overweight after menopause? Try the Paleolithic diet for maintaining weight loss over the long term, reducing risk of diabetes

Postmenopausal women who are having a hard time maintaining their weight may want to try following the Paleolithic diet. Doing so decreases their risks of cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “The results are remarkable. Despite giving the women free reigns to an unlimited intake, the weight loss was stable after […]

10/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Experts dispel 5 myths and reveal benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets made famous by celebrities

The keto diet has recently gained a lot of attention because many celebrities follow it, making it one of the more popular weight-loss diets today. The eating plan was designed to put the body into a maximum fat-burning state because it is low in carbohydrates and was originally designed as a means to treat epilepsy in […]

10/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Female athletes who take a betaine supplement demonstrate improved fitness

Exercise alone does offer many health benefits, but one study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that workouts coupled with betaine supplementation is an effective way to reduce fat in female athletes. According to data from a randomized, controlled trial, a group of female collegiate athletes who took a betaine supplement for several […]

09/28/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Read this before going on a ketosis diet: Understand how it works and the potential dangers if you do it wrong

Ketogenic diets, or low-carbohydrate diets, are all the rage right now. There are many things to consider before deciding to embark on a journey to ketosis, or “keto,” as many people call it. Experts say that one major factor that impedes weight loss for adults is not the fact that they are eating too many […]

09/24/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Quality of diet and exercise found to predict effectiveness of workouts: How to decrease fat, increase muscle mass

It’s no secret that what you eat is an integral aspect of living a health-conscious life and maintaining your well-being. But science continues to show that it’s not just what you eat, but rather how you eat. Two recently published peer-reviewed studies led by researchers at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY have all but […]

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 […]

08/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Relieve migraine pain by balancing hormones with a healthy diet and exercise

The relationship between migraines and hormones is one that has led to many women receiving warnings against hormone therapy. Using oral contraceptives has long been believed to increase the risk of stroke among migraine sufferers. Yet according to a recent study from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), that may not be necessarily be the case. […]

08/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain

Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released study that found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of weight loss. The Seattle-based researchers recommended people eat whole fruits if they want to really shed some pounds, reported a Newswise article. “American adults gain an […]

08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use your snacks to rev up your metabolism with healthy options, all under 100 calories

Metabolism is genetic, but it can be improved by eating the right food. Metabolism is the body’s process of converting what you eat and drink into energy. In this process, calories from food and beverages are combined with oxygen to produce the energy that the body needs in order to function. Instead of munching on chips, […]

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