Body, Health at Home, Research
Poor Sleep Linked to Obesity, Diabetes
The risk for diabetes and obesity increases with lack of sleep and erratic sleep patterns, according to a study being published by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Researchers observed participants sleeping habits for six weeks and controlled their lifestyles ranging from food intake to activity level to sleep and subsequent disruptions. [...]
Body, Research
More Vitamin D Means Less Fractures in Girls
A new study has shown that increased consumption of vitamin D through supplementation and diet results in young women becoming much less likely to suffer a stress fracture. The study found that those who consumed more vitamin D were about half as likely to suffer such an injury. The study was the results of a [...]
Body, Health at Home, Nutrition, Research
Calories, Not Protein, Are Cause of Weight Gain
A published in the Jan. 4 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association shows yet again that is it total calorie consumption, and not protein intake, that causes weight gain. A measure of several studies on protein took the information out of context, thus leading to an array of headlines claiming that protein [...]
Body, Health at Home, Mind, Nutrition, Research
Brain Damaged May be Caused by Fatty Foods
According to research out of the University of Washington, eating fatty foods kill the neurons that tell you when you’re full and could be a large part of why most people fail at dieting. Researchers found that less than 24 hours after consuming a high fat meal, participants showed damage in the area of the [...]
Body, Nutrition, Research
Foods Babies Start With are Preferred Later
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that foods fed to young children–babies–become those preferred later in life. When those foods include those high in sodium, as the study used, long-term problems can arise. Bread, crackers and cereals were a few of the foods used in the study. The researchers [...]
Nutrition
McDonalds McRib contains same chemical in yoga mats
Posted on 31 December 2011
Feed added via KING5.com http://www.king5.com/health/McRib-contains-chemical-yoga-mats-133075898.html You know that old anti-smoking joke that kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray? It turns out, wrapping your lips around a McDonald’s McRib is somewhat like eating a yoga mat. Time Magazine’s Healthland blog reports that among the McRib’s 70 ingredients are azodicarbonamide, ammonium sulfate and polysorbate 80. [...] Continue Reading
Nutrition
Study: Kid Cereals Have Lots of Sugar
Posted on 07 December 2011
In another example of a study that means well but is funded only to show exactly what people already know, new research has found that–surprise–some cereals have too much sugar. The Environmental Working Group released their worst offender list, and you likely won’t be surprised at all with the products on it: At No. 1 [...] Continue Reading
Nutrition
Folic acid early in pregnancy may mean better baby talk
Posted on 09 November 2011
Folic acid already is known to have a myriad of benefits for people. Now, new research shows that mothers who take it in the early months of pregnancy are likely to have toddlers with better speech abilities. The study was conducted on Norwegian women and asked questions pertaining to what supplements they took in the [...] Continue Reading
Training On the Go
Gym-Free Training: Abs – Plank
Posted on 07 November 2011
As a follow-up to our first Ab training example, this second technique is very similar and targets the same muscles: Your core. Doing this Front Plank along with the Side Plank will ensure you adequately train your entire midsection. Name: Front plank Target area: Abdominals How it’s done: Start by laying on your stomach. Prop [...] Continue Reading
Training On the Go
Gym-Free Training: Abs
Posted on 08 October 2011
Today’s at-home exercise lesson is called the Side plank. It’s a great exercise for your core and is extremely easy to do. You’ll know you’re progressing on this particular technique as you find yourself being able to hold the position for longer periods of time! Name: Side plank Target area: Abdominal (specifically obliques) How it’s [...] Continue Reading
Ask Megan, Expert Q&A
Ask Megan: Help me Lose 10 Pounds after gallbladder surgery!
Posted on 03 October 2011
Q Hi, I grew up my whole life being a extreme athlete in every way. Never have I had a problem with weight or anything and I loved it, I was very feminine with a lean body! During my college career, I lost my female figure and started getting very bulky and masculine looking. When [...] Continue Reading
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