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High-fat diet, obesity during pregnancy harms stem cells in developing fetus
Physician-scientists at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital reveal a high-fat diet and obesity during pregnancy compromise the blood-forming, or hematopoietic, stem cell system in the fetal liver responsible for creating and sustaining lifelong blood and immune system function. The life-long burden of a western-style diet on the heart and circulatory system have long been appreciated. However, […]
Are Home Diagnostic Kits Reliable As A Substitute For Professional Medical Opinions?
Let’s face it. A trip to the drugstore is a whole lot easier than a costly and time-consuming trip to the doctor’s office. No time wasted waiting for the physician; no embarrassing questions to answer; and no sticker shock when the bill comes. Just head for the section of your pharmacy with all of the […]
4 Tips to Prevent Overindulging at Holiday Parties
With the holiday season upon us, eating healthfully probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. If you’re like many people, Thanksgiving marks the start of a string of fun festivities that make it easy to overindulge. While the majority of our clients admit they don’t expect to lose weight, and plan to […]
One of the most difficult challenges in weight loss is keeping the weight off over the long term
A new report combining perspectives from a range of obesity experts identifies genetic, epigenetic and neuro-hormonal differences between individuals as one of the key challenges associated with weight loss and long-term weight control. The authors, led by Paul MacLean, PhD, and Rena Wing, PhD, reinforce that maintaining weight loss over the long term can be […]
9 Things We Learned About Health and Fitness in 2014
The end of the year is a great time to review and reflect on areas of growth or achievement. For those of us interested in fitness, whether as professionals helping others achieve their goals or as die-hard enthusiasts who enjoy working out, this is a chance to see if we’ve actually achieved the […]
3 Healthy Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
November 28, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | Thanksgiving—a day we typically associate with over-indulgence in rich foods—is often followed by a day of regret. This year, transform those traditional heavier foods into something light and healthy to help minimize the likelihood of adding extra holiday pounds. Traditional Dish: Roasted […]
Total-body Circuit Workout
November 24, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | Integrate the five functional movement patterns into your next workout with this powerful circuit created by ACE. Squat, lunge, push, pull and rotate your way to a pre-holiday burn using portable equipment you can easily use in a gym or at home. Improve […]
20-Minute At-home Bodyweight Circuit
For many trainers, the holidays can be a frustrating time. While there’s nothing better than going home for the holidays and spending time with loved ones, this time of year can put a wrench in your clients’ workout routines. Many of you have spent a significant amount of time helping your clients work […]
The Trojan horse burger: Do companies that ‘do good’ sell unhealthy food?
When consumers see a company performing good deeds, they often assume that the company’s products are healthy. According to a new study in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing this may be far from true, and the company’s socially responsible behavior may be creating a “health halo” over unhealthy foods. “Research demonstrates that consumers […]
Living A Healthy Lifestyle Could Delay Dementia By Up To 12 Years
Landmark UK study tracked the lives of 2,500 men for 35 years Researchers asked men to follow a five-step healthy living plan They were urged to take regular exercise, not smoke, maintain a healthy weight, eat a good diet and have a low alcohol intake Study, which started in South Wales in 1979, is longest […]