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Does fasting on alternate days work? A new study weighs in
Whether you watch what you eat by counting your daily calories or practicing intermittent fasting, either approach can be effective for weight loss, a new obesity study suggests. Intermittent or alternate-day fasting requires routinely alternating between eating little or no food and then feasting in your daily diet. It has become a growing weight […]
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Why are fewer Americans trying to lose weight?
Diet is “a four-letter word for failure,” if you ask Teena Henson. In the past, the 57-year-old Gilmer, Texas, resident would try fad diets that did nothing but leave her feeling frustrated, she said. “There was one called a grapefruit diet or something where you didn’t eat anything but grapefruit,” Henson said. “If you do […]
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Eat more fruit and veg for a longer life, researchers say
Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day could significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death, according to new research. The study, by Imperial College London, says consuming 10 portions per day, or about 800g, could prevent an estimated 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) […]
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8 challenge vacations that’ll turn you into a superhuman
Getting in shape for vacation isn’t just about looking good in a bikini. In fact, the only way to make hiking through the Sahara Desert in roasting heat or skiing through the Arctic Circle any tougher would be to do it in a bikini. One thing’s for sure, competing in these events involves life-changing levels […]
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Maybe that workout can wait till the weekend?
It has become a habit. Each week, the weekdays fly by so quickly that you find time to exercise only on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re feeling guilty about your “weekend warrior” exercise schedule, stop. Even though it’s not ideal, packing the recommended amount of weekly exercise into just one or two workout sessions may […]
Does fasting on alternate days work? A new study weighs in
Whether you watch what you eat by counting your daily calories or practicing intermittent fasting, either approach can be effective for weight loss, a new obesity study suggests. Intermittent or alternate-day fasting requires routinely alternating between eating little or no food and then feasting in your daily diet. It has become a growing weight […]
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Why are fewer Americans trying to lose weight?
Diet is “a four-letter word for failure,” if you ask Teena Henson. In the past, the 57-year-old Gilmer, Texas, resident would try fad diets that did nothing but leave her feeling frustrated, she said. “There was one called a grapefruit diet or something where you didn’t eat anything but grapefruit,” Henson said. “If you do […]
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Eat more fruit and veg for a longer life, researchers say
Eating 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day could significantly reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death, according to new research. The study, by Imperial College London, says consuming 10 portions per day, or about 800g, could prevent an estimated 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) […]
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Cardio vs. Weights: Which is actually better for weight loss?
For decades, conventional wisdom (and Jane Fonda) said cardio was the best exercise for weight loss. Then strength training muscled its way into the spotlight as the must-do move for revving your metabolism and losing weight in your sleep, prompting many exercise enthusiasts to promote strength training. So a few years ago, Duke University […]
The Difficulty Older People Have Maintaining A Health Weight
It is possible to lose weight at any age. However, there are several factors that make it harder to lose weight as we get older. Health researchers believe that people who remain active lose muscle mass every decade starting in their 30s, replacing it with fat. Muscles use up more calories than fat, so less […]
How to Overcome the Diet and Exercise Cycle of Failure
You’re excited. Early on, you are seeing good results from your diet and exercise efforts. You look and feel better. You’re losing weight. At this pace, you’ll be purchasing a whole new wardrobe in a couple of months. You feel confident all your hard work will pay off, because you can see the light at […]
9 Reasons You Should Eat Dark Chocolate Every Single Day
Those of us who love chocolate don’t genuinely neet an excuse to eat it every day. But if you’re one of those chocolate devotees who feels a bit bad about your garb, we have huge report for you: chewing dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage is a part of a health diet. Some would even […]
Bad heart? Time to hit the gym
Rick Murphy, a real estate appraiser in Atlanta, had no idea he had a bad heart. When Murphy turned 50, he decided it was time to get in shape. It wasn’t long before he progressed from running races to an Ironman triathlon. A fellow triathlete recommended he get checked out by a sports cardiologist, so […]
