Category Archives: Weight Management

For people with high blood pressure, getting plenty of exercise is extremely important. However, some people feel that if they live in an area with high air pollution, they should not exercise outdoors as it may do more harm than good. According to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, people who ...click here to read more

All experts agree that aerobic exercise is essential for overall health, but new information suggests that those with high blood sugar may not experience the same benefits. Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have found that the benefits of aerobic exercise can be dampened by a condition known as hyperglycemia. Previous studies have shown that people with ...click here to read more

Exercise may be the key to reducing the risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructed sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. In the most extensive study to date, researchers ...click here to read more

What is the healthiest diet? Is the Mediterranean, DASH, or plant-based diet the way to go? It probably doesn’t really matter. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for optimal health. If you don’t like the idea of eating exclusively plant-based foods, you won’t adhere to a vegetarian diet. Perhaps you don’t like salmon, so a Mediterranean-style ...click here to read more

Summer superfoods are here, and for the first time in a year, you can take advantage of your region’s seasonal offerings. It’s an exciting time, indeed. The availability of seasonal produce means you’re able to get freshly-picked food almost instantly. Farmer’s markets, neighborhood grocers, and farms themselves will have the most nutrient-dense seasonal fruits and ...click here to read more

Last September, I made a move that’s ended up working out quite nicely during the COVID crisis. After spending the bulk of my life in a high-density urban area, I moved to an area of my city rich in green space. Tall trees line the streets, there are plenty of parks, and a river surrounded ...click here to read more

Unless you’re a front-line worker, emergency worker, or someone who’s been deemed to have an essential job, you may have a little more time on your hands. Even executives who’ve been working from home for the past few months report they’re not working the hours they used to. But what are people doing with the ...click here to read more

New research has found that vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient found in leafy greens and some vegetable oils, may promote longevity by encouraging vein health. Vitamin K doesn’t get too much shine. That’s largely because you’re always being reminded to eat your leafy greens. It’s abundant in greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce, so if ...click here to read more

Activity is often recommended as the antidote to too much sitting. That will never change. But what is essential to safe movement, lower risk of injury, strong muscles, and independence? Stretching. Regular stretching helps ensure your muscles are ready when called upon. Including stretching into your daily routine can reduce the risk of injury, limit ...click here to read more

After weeks of being in quarantine, many people may be struggling with chronic stress and mental health issues, but a new study has found that exercise may be able to help. Just six weeks of chronic stress can lead to depression, even in people who have never experienced depressive symptoms before. As we have passed ...click here to read more

I won’t pretend that exercise is on top of your mind if you suffer from MS. It can be painful enough to just get through the day, let alone dedicating time for activity. But making that effort could lead to significant improvements in your health, and I’m not just talking about pain relief. It could ...click here to read more

By now I’m guessing you’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s the style of eating that’s associated with many health benefits including better cognitive function, improved heart health, and a lower risk for a host of illnesses. For the most part, it is built around fish, olive oil, leafy greens, and other high fiber and ...click here to read more

What foods you eat together may be associated with your risk of dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. While it is no surprise that a healthy diet may benefit the brain, this study shows the surprising way that the combination of foods may ...click here to read more

Ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets have been the rage for quite some time. But they might help you do more than just lose weight. According to some new research, cutting carbs might slow, or prevent, brain aging. Your brain requires about 20% of your body’s total energy stores to function properly. The energy comes from two ...click here to read more