Health & Fitness
Children’s preferences for sweeter and saltier tastes are linked to each other and to measures of growth
Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that children who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste and that, in general, children prefer sweeter and saltier tastes than do adults. These preferences relate not only to food intake but also to measures of growth and […]
Eat more, die young: Why eating a diet very low in nutrients can extend lifespan
A new evolutionary theory in BioEssays claims that consuming a diet very low in nutrients can extend lifespan in laboratory animals, a finding which could hold clues to promoting healthier ageing in humans. Scientists have known for decades that severely restricted food intake reduces the incidence of diseases of old age, such as cancer, and […]
Positive memories of exercise spur future workouts
Getting motivated to exercise can be a challenge, but new research from the University of New Hampshire shows that simply remembering a positive memory about exercise may be just what it takes to get on the treadmill. This is the first study to explore how positive memories can influence future workouts. “This study underscores the […]
Try This Jiu Jitsu-inspired Workout
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on throws, takedowns, grappling and groundwork. It emphasizes joint locks applied to the arms, shoulders, legs and ankles, as well as the use of chokeholds that can be applied from various positions and using different parts of the body. The following workout is comprised of […]
Potential association between soy formula, seizures in children with autism
A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has detected a higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed infant formula containing soy protein rather than milk protein. The study found excess seizures among girls and in the total sample of 1,949 children. The soy-seizure link reached borderline significance among boys, who comprised 87 percent […]
Tequila plant possible sweetener for diabetics, helps reduce blood sugar, weight
A sweetener created from the plant used to make tequila could lower blood glucose levels for the 26 million Americans and others worldwide who have type 2 diabetes and help them and the obese lose weight, researchers have reported. The main reason it could be valuable, they explained, is that agavins, a natural form of […]
Tips To Make Health Insurance Claim Hassle Free
Health insurance claims may often seem to be a tedious process. Lengthy paperwork, numerous medical bills, and yet it may at times remain unsettled. To reduce discrepancies, avoid rejection and make your health insurance claims hassle free, here are some quick tips. 1) Explore your policy at the time of purchase A very basic thing […]
What To Eat Before And After Your Workout
Poor eating habits can destabilize even the best efforts to stay fit. Sometimes, getting to the gym can make you feel as if you are going into battle. So, you should always make sure you are fueling your body with the right kind of food to keep you energized and focused while you are there. […]
Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects long term outcomes, study shows
While many overweight patients have the best intentions to lose weight after joint replacement, a study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that although some are able to achieve this goal, equal numbers of patients actually gain weight after hip or knee replacement. Researchers also determined that patients who lose weight do better in […]
Performing cardio, resistance training during same session: Does order matter? Research says no
Although the remarkable benefits of combined training have been clarified by numerous investigations, fitness enthusiasts struggle with the same question: Does the order of cardio- and resistance training influence the effectiveness of a training program? This question has now been the focus of a series of investigations in the Department of Biology of Physical Activity […]