Healthy Lifestyle
Training for Obstacle Course Races
Wading through chest-high water, running up muddy hills, climbing over walls, swinging on monkey bars and crawling through mud might seem like challenges for soldiers in basic training, but these are just a few examples of obstacles from popular racing events that have significantly changed the recreational fitness landscape over the past few […]
Pregnancy study for overweight women leads to fewer high birth weight babies
The world’s biggest study offering healthy eating and exercise advice to pregnant women who are overweight or obese has shown a significant reduction in the number of babies born over 4kg (8.8 pounds) in weight. The LIMIT Study, led by researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, involved […]
Healthy Snacks, Food And Drink: Broccoli Bread, Fresh Juices And Delivery Boxes
Healthy snacks[1] aren’t just the key to weight loss[2]. When chosen well, they help regulate your blood sugar (so that it doesn’t spike and crash leaving you hunting for the biscuit tin) and are a sustainable way of keeping your energy levels up. HuffPost UK Lifestyle[3] tried three different healthy food and drink brands currently […]
Hormone released after exercise can ‘predict’ biological age
Scientists from Aston University (UK) have discovered a potential molecular link between Irisin, a recently identified hormone released from muscle after bouts of exercise, and the aging process. Irisin, which is naturally present in humans, is capable of reprograming the body’s fat cells to burn energy instead of storing it. This increases the metabolic rate […]
Excess weight linked to brain changes that may relate to memory, emotions, and appetite
Being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects brain cell health in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in memory, learning, and emotions, and likely also involved in appetite control, according to a study performed by researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and other institutions. The results of the […]
Child Obesity: Using attention modification program to decrease overeating in obese children
Among the multiple factors that can cause obesity is an abnormal neurocognitive or behavioral response to food cues. The brain becomes wired to seek — and expect — greater rewards from food, which leads to unhealthful overeating. Attention modification programs, which train a person to ignore or disregard specific, problematic cues or triggers, have been […]
10 Reasons Why Those with Arthritis Should Exercise
Arthritis is becoming more and more common — and not just among the very old. Unfortunately, many arthritis sufferers mistakenly believe that exercise will worsen their condition.The reality is, however, that exercise can be extremely beneficial. “A well-rounded physical activity program of stretching, strength training and aerobic exercise can help minimize many of […]
Team Spirit May Help Men Lose Weight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Men who took part in a weight loss program designed specifically for male soccer fans lost an average of 12 pounds (5 kg) and had a good time doing it, according to a new study from Scotland. The 12-week Football Fans in Training (FFIT) program, run by coaching staffs from […]
Campbell Gives Americas Kitchen Pantries A Heart-healthy Makeover With The Launch Of The Address Your Heart Pantry …
CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Now in the eighth year of its sponsorship with the American Heart Association and its support of the Go Red For Women movement, Campbell Soup Company (CPB[1]) today announced the launch of the Campbells Address Your Heart Pantry Project[2] sweepstakes in an effort raise awareness of heart health. Heart disease continues to […]
Starting Young: 5 Heart-healthy Lifestyle Tips For Kids
Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise ST. LOUIS It’s never too early for you to start taking care of your heart. Studies show children who have good heart health practices are at lower your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life. The first step, says Susan Haynes, M.D., assistant professor in the […]