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 […]
Pre- and Post-workout Nutrition for High-Intensity Interval Training
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become hugely popular thanks to real results in shorter periods of time and extensive benefits. With busy schedules the norm, it’s no wonder so many clients and potential clients are now seeking out these kinds of workouts. HIIT, which involves repeated sessions of relatively brief, intermittent exercise, […]
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 […]
Health Supplements, Antioxidants And The Fda
The Food and Drug Administration understands that people may not eat properly. That is why they have listed recommendations for consumers about health supplements and specifically those with antioxidant properties. The simple fact is the human body cannot work properly without antioxidants. The FDA acknowledges that a lack of antioxidants in a person’s diet […]
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 […]
Nutritionist Reveals Tips For Busting Belly Fat After A Whole Season Of Gorging On Chocolate
If the winter’s-worth of chocolate clinging to your midriff is losing its cute appeal, then we’ve got some tips and tricks to help send it packing. Excess belly fat could increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes[1], heart disease[2], stroke, high blood pressure and even cancer[3], which is why it’s well worth making a few […]
Back Exercises Strengthen Your Back
The National Institute of Health has estimated that 4 out of 5 Americans suffer from back pain at some time or the other in their lives. Back pain afflicts a person suddenly and without giving any prior symptoms. When affected, one must use their body’s own healing ability to combat the pain, instead of preferring […]
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 […]