Sedentary Lifestyle and Obesity Linked to Kidney Disease and Impotence
Children and adults who spend most of their time sitting instead of being physically active substantially increase their risk for developing serious health problems. In a study from the State University of New York at Buffalo, researchers found that obese boys had significantly lower testosterone levels than boys without weight issues. Additionally researchers in England have revealed a link...
Life After Cancer: What Happens When You Beat It?
If you've lived through a cancer diagnosis and treatment, you've spent months--or possibly years--worrying about your disease. You've done everything you had to do--traveling to one doctor's appointment after another, undergoing scans and biopsies, and putting your body through the rigors of surgery, chemotherapy, or other treatment regimens. Then, your doctor finally gave you the news you'd been waiting for:...
Reusable Grocery Bags Help the Environment, But Wash Them
Not since Carol Burnett's bag lady menaced Tim Conway's hapless businessman have reusable totes been so front and center. Seattle, San Francisco and Toronto (starting in January 2013) have banned the use of plastic bags by retailers. It's strictly BYO - a move that cuts down on throwaway plastic (100 billion plastic bags are discarded every year in the...
Is the Processed Food Industry Feeding Your Addiction?
Traditional dietitians and doctors rarely talk about the impact food and diet has on cognitive function. However, in a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and information presented at the Neuroscience 2012 meeting, it has become clear that the food we consume has a dramatic impact on brain function. Cognitive Decline and Carbohydrates Researchers at the Mayo Clinic...
The Calorie Trade-off: It Doesn’t Work
Listening to a Mozart symphony is not the same as swooning over a Justin Bieber love ballad. And eating a 210-calorie order of French fries is NOT the equivalent of 210 calories' worth of grilled broccoli. The notion that "a calorie is a calorie" is a big, FAT myth. You can't make that deal to substitute fries for broccoli and...
The Big Fat Calorie Myth
Many of us grew up hearing how important it is to count calories if we want to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet. However, recent research has revealed that it may not be all that important to count calories...
Stock Up for Cold and Flu Season With These Herbs, Teas and Concoctions
With cold and flu season creeping up on us, it is time to take a peek in your spice cabinet to see if you have everything on hand should you or your family be afflicted. Although it can be tempting to run to the doctor for every sniffle, natural remedies might just do the trick. Additionally, prescription antibiotics can...
Obesity Linked to Higher Cancer Risk: You Can Do Something About It
According to a new study reported in Cancer Research, individuals who are obese have a higher risk of developing potentially fatal cancer when compared to individuals who maintain healthy body weight. Researchers at the University of Texas Houston discovered that specific cells in obese patients contribute to the development of cancerous tumors, potentially leading to higher risk of death. Adipose...
Is That Noise Driving You Crazy? The Top 5 Most Unpleasant Sounds
Researchers in England have found that hearing annoying and irritating noise stimulates a part of the brain associated with strong emotions. Not surprisingly, the number of sounds that we hear that are unpleasant can interfere with concentration and our ability to think clearly. However, for individuals with tinnitus, listening to unpleasant sounds can be a constant irritant. The Brain Hears,...
Gradual Diet Change During Menopause Important to Sustain Weight Loss [Video]
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Often, women find it difficult to lose weight after menopause. However, in a study recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers found that diet changes can result in long term weight loss. Diet Choices and Motivation According to researchers, many people experience successful initial weight loss because they dramatically change their diet. However, it can...
