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09/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study: Exercise makes you younger on a GENETIC level

Exercise has long been proven to slow down the aging process by supporting healthy organs. In addition to this, recent studies suggest that the effects of exercise can even be observed on the genetic level. Throughout a person’s lifetime, the cells undergo multiple rounds of cell division wherein DNA is replicated for each cell to […]

08/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Simple strategies that activate your body’s natural detoxification process

You may have tried or heard of different detoxification techniques, such as detox diets and juice cleanses, but there is one natural detox program by the body that you can activate. Autophagy, the body’s natural detoxification process, literally means “self-eating” in Greek. It can be considered as the ultimate detox for the body because it […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers say that being exposed to cold temperatures for long periods could reduce the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Exposure to cold temperatures for long periods of time was found to reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. This link between temperature and obesity and diabetes risks is believed to be influenced by the way temperature affects the role of fat cells […]

08/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A high-carb diet could lead to early menopause

Eating a diet rich in carbohydrates could result in earlier menopause, according to a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. In the study, researchers from the University of Leeds in the U.K. evaluated women who were between the ages 45 and 60. The researchers looked at their onset of natural menopause. The study participants […]

08/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

We’re in this together: Improving your lifestyle has a “ripple effect” – partners found to slim down at the same time

If your partner is attending a slimming class or adhering to a weight loss diet, you are probably losing some weight too, according to a recent study. A team of researchers from the University of Connecticut monitored the weight loss progress of 130 couples for at least six months. The research team divided the participants into […]

06/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How NOT to spend your weekend if you want to have a good week: Habits to avoid

Who doesn’t look forward to the weekend? For some people, it can motivate them to get through the week – be it from school or at work. The weekend is short, and – understandably – you want to make the most out of it. However, there are some habits to avoid during the weekend. Going all […]

06/23/2018 / By Carol Anderson

You are NOT born to be fat: Correct eating habits, not genetics, dictate how much you weigh

Obesity is a complex medical condition in which excess body fat has already accumulated and may cause adverse effects on one’s health. It is usually defined by the body mass index and evaluated in terms of fat distribution and total cardiovascular risk factors. According to data gathered from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, […]

06/01/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Your natural guide to healthy living after breast cancer

Anyone who has received a breast cancer diagnosis will confirm that it is an absolutely terrifying experience. Battling the disease is both physically and emotionally devastating. Winning that battle and entering remission is only the first step on the road to long-term health, however. Knowing just what changes to make to stay cancer-free are vitally […]

05/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

4 Reasons why you might not be losing weight, even if you’re going to the gym every day

Imagine this: You’ve been dieting and you’re going to the gym regularly. But why aren’t you losing weight? Before we go into the possible reasons why you’re not losing weight, let’s try to understand how our body works. Think of the body as something that stores energy with two components: One is fat mass; and the […]

02/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How to beat heart disease with diet and lifestyle

You can prevent heart disease — eating a healthy diet, such as a plant-based diet, and making healthy lifestyle changes are just some of the steps you can make. Cholesterol is the greatest risk factor for coronary heart disease. It increases in levels because of poor diets. Most people who were raised on a conventional Western diet, […]

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