Health & Fitness
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 […]
Garcinia Cambogia – Weight Loss Confirmed And Explained By Recent Research
BURBANK, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2015 / Garcinia Cambogia Extract has recently been in the spotlight for its unique weight loss abilities. It’s an all-natural food supplement made from the pure extracts of the Garcinia Cambogia[1] fruit, a plant that is regarded to be an effective super food. Recent studies show that the […]
TRX Exercises to Enhance Mobility and Flexibility
To perform well as an athlete, or even train safely in the gym, both mobility and flexibility are essential staples of fitness. Mobility vs. Flexibility The terms “mobility” and “flexibility” are thrown around a lot in the fitness world, but do we really know what they mean? Mobility: The amount of […]
Diabetes, depression predict dementia risk in people with slowing minds
People with mild cognitive impairment are at higher risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes or psychiatric symptoms such as depression, finds a new review led by UCL researchers. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a state between normal ageing and dementia, where someone’s mind is functioning less well than would be expected for their […]
Health And Fitness
Being active makes a person healthy and strong. It is not just for people who have a weight problem but for everyone who likes to stay fit. There is a lot a person can do such jog or walk every morning, play basketball or any other sport with friends but if a person wants to […]
3 Valuable Tips From Buffett's Shareholder Meeting
Less than a year ago, over 35,000 people flocked to the “Woodstock for Capitalists” just for a chance to sit in on a six-hour Q&A with the world’s greatest investor — Warren Buffett. To give you an idea of what kind of spectacle this is, just look at sales for Berkshire-owned Nebraska Furniture Mart located […]
Exercise Progressions for Clients Who Are Overweight or Are Affected by Obesity
While there is no single right way to train clients who are overweight or have obesity, using regressions can be an effective method to employ. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training® (ACE IFT®) Model promotes stability and mobility prior to movement because movement must be executed properly before integrating load. Moving too quickly to the […]