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Low-carb Or Low-fat? Doesn't Matter
13 comfort foods to boost weight loss Hot chocolate Collard greens Chicken noodle soup Coffee Pot roast Oatmeal Roasted carrots Red wine Pumpkin Chili Chickpeas Roasted potatoes Mashed sweet potatoes STORY HIGHLIGHTS A new study suggests any low-carb or low-fat diet can help with weight loss The average sustained weight loss after one year was […]
Complex interactions may matter most for longevity
If studying a single gene or a diet that might extend longevity is like searching for a fountain of youth, then a new study calls for looking at something more like the whole watershed. Brown University biologists who experimentally throttled three such factors in fruit flies found that lifespan depended more on interactions among the […]
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 […]
White matter disease exacts heavy toll, increasing risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia
Researchers have found further troubling evidence that cognitive damage from white matter disease is more widespread than first thought. A comprehensive meta-analysis of twenty seven published studies comparing healthy older adults to those who have cognitive impairment due to white matter disease has revealed that the disease can sabotage several cognitive areas. Led by the […]
Vail Valley: Healthy Lifestyle Has Rewards, No Matter Your Age
A healthy lifestyle contributes to cognitive acuity for the elderly. Healthy eating, exercise, and stimulating the mind with mental activity all lead to a fit well-being. Healthy eating for many seniors is sometimes not as easy as one may think. Physical limitation, health issues, and financial hardship are often the cause of poor dietary choices. […]
Active Lifestyle Plays A Significant Role In Keeping The Brain Healthy
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online We all know that exercise helps keep us healthy and feeling young, but its not just our body that is reaping the rewards. According to researchers from UCLA[1], an active lifestyle also keeps our brain healthier and younger compared to our less-active peers. Lead author Cyrus Raji and […]
No Matter Your Age, Fitness Is Achievable
Grand Strand residents Will Merriman, 18, and Ross Haglar, 77, prove the axiom that it is never too early or too late in life for exercise. Both credit Liz Reighard, certified fitness trainer and nutrition maven who works out of the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center, as giving them help in their continuing […]