Category Archives: Weight Management

It’s been said time and again that maintaining a healthy diet and getting adequate amounts of exercise provides a bounty of physical and mental benefits, including benefits for the memory. However, there was no clear explanation as to how fitness improves this aspect of mental capacity. New research conducted by scientists at the University of ...click here to read more

Even people who like to say, “I don’t do mornings” will agree that it’s a beautiful time of the day. The sun is rising, the city is waking up from its hibernation, and the entire day is ahead of you. Sometimes you wake up, look out the window, and feel you are ready for big ...click here to read more

New research out of Finland suggests that early risers may be healthier than night owls and have a lower risk of obesity. The study was led by Mirkka Maukonen from the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki and found that morning people had better dietary habits and were more likely to exercise regularly ...click here to read more

A review of some recent health fads has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that identifies some of the cons associated with juicing, coconut oil, and gluten-free diets. Dr. Andrew Freeman, co-chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Lifestyle and Nutrition Work Group, explained the need for this review: “There ...click here to read more

Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute have found a specific hormone that may trigger fat burning. The new study was published in Nature Communications, and it identified a connection between the neuropeptide hormone FLP-7 and serotonin, which led specifically to fat burning. To conduct their study, assistant professor Surpriya Srinivasan and research associate Lavinia Palamiuc ...click here to read more

Sweet potatoes are known to be superfoods in their own right, but a new study suggests that consuming waste water from sweet potatoes cooking may offer up a trimmer waistline. Researchers found that the starchy waste left behind in the water after cooking made mice slimmer. The mice in the study consumed high-fat diets and ...click here to read more

Physical activity improves psychological well-being and reduces the risk of heart attack in older adults. Lead author of the study Julia Boehm explained, “Researchers have long studied how physical activity can lead to improved mood and feelings of well-being, however, less well understood is whether being happy and optimistic might actually encourage a person to ...click here to read more

Gut flora plays an important role in the weight loss success, even after a strict diet. After losing weight, some people gain it back – this is sometimes referred to as “yo-yo” obesity. In addition to gaining that lost weight, some people even end up with more pounds than they had before their weight loss. ...click here to read more

Blood pressure in type 2 diabetics can be lowered with easy exercises. Coauthor of the study Bronwyn Kingwell explained, “It appears you don’t have to do very much. We saw some marked blood pressure reductions over trial days when people did the equivalent of walking to the water cooler or some simple body-weight movements on ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk is reduced with the Paleo diet in obese postmenopausal women. Lead author Caroline Blomquist explained, “Eating a Paleolithic-type diet without calorie restriction significantly improved the fatty acid profile associated with insulin sensitivity, and it reduced abdominal adiposity and body weight in obese postmenopausal women. A Paleolithic-type diet, high in polyunsaturated ...click here to read more

Coronary artery disease and stroke patients face a lower early mortality risk when following the Mediterranean diet. Researcher Professor Giovanni de Gaetano explained, “The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as one of the healthier nutrition habits in the world. In fact, many scientific studies have shown that a traditional Mediterranean lifestyle is associated with a ...click here to read more

When you think of calcium, you probably think of the mineral that helps keep your bones strong. But calcium benefits go beyond bone mass and strength, so having a calcium deficiency can take a negative toll on the overall state of health. Calcium makes up one to two percent of a person’s body weight, and ...click here to read more

Low energy is often a sign of poor sleep, but did you know that the foods you eat can impact your energy levels, too? It’s true. When we fuel our bodies properly, we feel more energized and can really take on the day. When we don’t eat well, we end up tired, fatigued, and bogged ...click here to read more

Balance problems are a common experience for people following a stroke. Insufficient co-ordination and stability can make people feel unsteady and lead to falls and lack of confidence. Thankfully, there are exercises that can help stroke sufferers regain balance. The impact of stroke on balance can be complex, but we know that the brain sends ...click here to read more