If you are interested in making dietary changes remember that 60% of American adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases. It is fairly common knowledge that a major aspect of good health is diet and exercise. Adhering to lifestyle change for the long-term can be challenging for many people. There are many ways […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
The Mediterranean diet has consistently shown to be associated with excellent health results as well as a better quality of life. This is based on the general population. Many studies have been done to evaluate the Mediterranean diet in disease prevention, and chronic degenerative disease. Cardiovascular (heart) disease prevention was among the diseases studied. The […]
You have probably heard this before. Your metabolism is slow because of your age! WRONG AGAIN! It will change if you don’t do anything about it! If anyone is physically capable of helping their activity level, why not do it? Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not […]
Many factors contribute to the cause of cancers. The cause of many cancers are unknown. There is a strong belief that sugar causes cancers. In some cases this can be a contributing factor. But not the total picture. Every cell in your body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. Cancer cells use about 200 times […]
Loss of muscle mass, particularly of fast-twitch or Type II fibers that accompany advanced age, is associated with muscle weakness, increased fatigue, and a loss of functional independency. Reduced muscle strength in older people has been associated with both muscle atrophy and reduced ability to rapidly produce force, which may increase the risk of falling. […]
The hormones in your body must be balanced in order to maintain energy levels, alertness, appropriate stress responses, mental health, and physical strength. If you suffer from certain health conditions the processes are easily disrupted. Exercise intolerance is a condition which produces an inability or decreased ability to perform physical exercise at the normally expected […]
Have you heard you are what you eat? We are mostly all about what we drink! Water is the key ingredient. The best fluid is clear, pure, preferably filtered water! According to the National Institutes of Health, about 60 percent of the average adult human body is made of water. This includes most of your […]
When you start a new health plan, food choices are very important. While very important, food alone isn’t the total health benefit! We have to exercise, not only aerobically but strength training is critical. When you understand the benefits you just might become more active. Writing in PLoS One, senior author Stephanie Schoeppe and collegues […]
Resistance training is extremely important when it comes to aging, health, heart, bones and muscles and reducing the risk of certain diseases. Resistance training improves the metabolic profile in type 2 diabetes and helps with loosing weight. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine found how just one session of moderate […]
