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Walking an extra two minutes each hour may offset hazards of sitting too long
A new study suggests that engaging in low intensity activities such as standing may not be enough to offset the health hazards of sitting for long periods of time. On the bright side, adding two minutes of walking each hour to your routine just might do the trick. These findings were published in the Clinical […]
Living Healthy And Long While Aging
Excise has proven to keep a body fit. Exercise helps them to live a long productive life. As we grow older, the bodily functions decline. If a person fails to stay active in their lifetime, the aging process speeds up full force ahead. If you work out when you are young, you will feel good […]
One of the most difficult challenges in weight loss is keeping the weight off over the long term
A new report combining perspectives from a range of obesity experts identifies genetic, epigenetic and neuro-hormonal differences between individuals as one of the key challenges associated with weight loss and long-term weight control. The authors, led by Paul MacLean, PhD, and Rena Wing, PhD, reinforce that maintaining weight loss over the long term can be […]
‘I can’ mentality goes long way after childbirth
The way a woman feels about tackling everyday physical activities, including exercise, may be a predictor of how much weight she’ll retain years after childbirth says a Michigan State University professor. James Pivarnik, a professor of kinesiology and epidemiology at MSU, co-led a study that followed 56 women during pregnancy and measured their physical activity […]
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 […]
A Weight Loss Diary Can Increase Your Chance Of Long Term Success
Losing weight isn’t always easy, so it’s important to do everything possible to ensure your weight loss success. Keeping a detailed weight loss diary can help increase your chances of reaching your goal weight and keeping it off. A diary will allow you to track your food intake, fitness expenditure, and weight loss progress. It […]
Life Long Weigh Develops New Weight Loss Houston Programs
HOUSTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Millions of people want to lose weight and get a healthier, leaner body. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 36 percent of the adult American population is obese, and obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke are some of the leading causes of death in […]