Healthy Lifestyle
High-fat diet alters behavior and produces signs of brain inflammation
High-fat diets have long been known to increase the risk for medical problems, including heart disease and stroke, but there is growing concern that diets high in fat might also increase the risk for depression and other psychiatric disorders. A new study published in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry raises the possibility that a […]
Yoga Helps You Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension is a common disease nowadays, which, if it’s not treated corectly can cause many damages to the other organs of the body. People who suffer from high blood pressure need to lower blood pressure in order to neutralize the effects of hypertension on their body. Changing the life style and sometimes taking medicines is […]
Bariatric surgery appears to cut risks for serious asthma-related events
A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators suggests that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of asthma attacks — also called exacerbations — in obese patients with asthma. Their report, published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, is the first to find that significant weight reduction can reduce serious […]
Health Net Shares Ways To Maximize Nutrition, Minimize Costs
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– March is National Nutrition Month[1], and Health Net, Inc[2]. is sharing tips designed to help consumers serve up nutritious meals while simultaneously stretching their dollars. The goal of National Nutrition Month is to help increase awareness about the importance of making informed food choices, said Patricia Buss, M.D., medical and health care […]
Well For Culture: 5 Tips For Women In The Weight Room
Im seeing a trend and its a good trend. I like this trend. The trend is that more and more women are not only getting acclimated to but dominating the weight room, and its about time. Not so long ago (maybe four years?) I started weight training as a total rookie beginner, and now its […]
Sleep apnea is common in women with gestational diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent in obese, pregnant Asian women with gestational diabetes, even when their diabetes is controlled by diet, a new study from Thailand finds. Study results, which also connect the severity of sleep disordered breathing with higher blood glucose (sugar) levels and greater daytime sleepiness, will be presented on Saturday at […]
Healthy Snacks For Weight Loss
Need some snack ideas that will help maintain or lose weight? Finding simple, tasty food options that wont break the calorie bank doesnt have to be hard with the help of the Fremont Hy-Vee registered dietitians. Snacks high in quality nutrients and not added sugars or overly processed can be part of healthy diet. Snacking […]
Oxytocin nasal spray causes men to eat fewer calories
A synthetic nasal formulation of the hormone oxytocin reduced caloric intake in healthy men, particularly consumption of fatty foods, after a single treatment, a new study finds. The results, to be presented Sunday at The Endocrine Society’s 97th annual meeting in San Diego, confirm those of animal studies showing oxytocin reduces food intake. Oxytocin nasal […]
What Everyone Needs To Know About Exercise And Blood Pressure
Although regular aerobic activity is important to the health and wellbeing of everyone, far too many people make the crucial mistake of assuming painful, strenuous workouts are the most productive way to exercise. The startling fact is that moderate exercise – with the prime example being walking – may be an even more effective way […]
Why nitrate supplementation may increase athletic performance
Walk down the aisles of any food supplement store and you’ll see that the use of nitrate supplements by athletes and fitness buffs has been popular for years. The hope is that these supplements will increase endurance (and possibly other performance/health benefits) by improving the efficiency at which muscles use oxygen. Now, a research study […]