sleep
Restricting calories may improve sleep apnea, blood pressure in obese people
Restricting calories may improve obstructive sleep apnea and reduce high blood pressure in obese adults, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2014. People with sleep apnea may experience pauses in breathing five to 30 times per hour or more while sleeping. It prevents restful sleep […]
Sleep, mood improves after substantial weight loss
Obese adults who lose at least 5 percent of their body weight report that they sleep better and longer after six months of weight loss, according to a new study. The results were presented Tuesday at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society: ICE/ENDO 2014 in Chicago. “This study […]
Chronic insufficient sleep increases obesity, overall body fat in children
One of the most comprehensive studies of the potential link between reduced sleep and childhood obesity finds compelling evidence that children who consistently received less than the recommended hours of sleep during infancy and early childhood had increases in both obesity and in adiposity or overall body fat at age 7. The study from MassGeneral […]
5 Easy Ways To Be Healthier In 2014
It’s a cliche that everyone resolves to lose weight during the new year, but the truth is that most people will break their resolutions before January ends. It’s possible you’ve already broken yours. But don’t despair. You don’t need a resolution to be healthier this year, and even people with broken resolutions can get back […]
How Sleep Can Help Your Gym Workout
This article is sponsored by glucose monitoring system, your resource for diabetes glucose meter and glucometer. From de-stressing[1] to protecting against heart disease,[2] sleep has long been associated with physical and mental health. But what if we told you that there was another benefit of getting those all-important 40 winks? Namely your fitness[3]. According to various […]
Study Reveals Health Benefits Of A Good Night’s Sleep
A good night’s sleep can increase the benefit of exercise, healthy diet[1], moderate alcohol consumption and non-smoking in their protection against cardiovascular disease[2] (CVD), according to results of a large population follow-up study. Results showed that the combination of the four traditional healthy lifestyle habits was associated with a 57% lower risk of cardiovascular disease […]
A Good Night’s Sleep Increases The Cardiovascular Benefits Of A Healthy Lifestyle
Public release date: 2-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail[1] | Share[2] ] Contact: Jacqueline Partarrieu press@escardio.org 33-492-947-756 European Society of Cardiology[4] [3] The public health impact of sufficient sleep ‘could be substantial’, say investigators A good night’s sleep can increase the benefit of exercise, healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption and non-smoking in their protection against cardiovascular disease […]
Simple Fat Loss Strategies
While yo-yo diets seem to be all the rage, the results are just not healthy for your body. The most effective way to become healthier is to lose your extra pounds and then keep them off for good. That means you’re not going on a temporary diet, you instead have to change your lifestyle to […]
Are Diet Pills the Right Strategy for Your Weight Loss Program?
Should You Use Diet Pills? You have probably heard about weight loss pills or diet pills before. If you have never used them and would like to know how efficient they are, take a few minutes to read the following article. Weight loss pills are actually considered as supplements and are not regulated as closely […]
Diet And Fitness Tips To Help You Sleep
Ah, sleep. While some slip between the sheets and easily fall into a sound slumber, many of us fail to get enough of those coveted zzz’s. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30 percent of American workers–about 40.6 million of us–average no more than six hours of sleep a day. The […]