Good Health: The fruit of good choices
If you've ever wanted to try the vegan lifestyle, here's a great start. You can follow the 21-day Vegan Kickstart Program and experience what it's like to be a vegan for 21 days. And even if you don't … [Read More...]
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Eating bacon, sausage, hot dogs and other processed meats can raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a study that identifies the real … [Read More...]
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer Mike Stobbe, Ap Medical Writer ATLANTA -- How much money would it take to get you to lose some serious weight? $100? $500? Many employers are betting they can find … [Read More...]
Managing my weight
The friendly side of certain fats
The guidelines for fat intake are that we consume no more than 20 - 35 % of calories from fat. A little fat in food adds more than flavor to your meal. It also helps satisfy your hunger by making you feel full after eating. Why? Because fats take longer to leave your stomach than either carbohydrates or proteins do. A certain amount of body … [Read More...]
Study: weight gain shrinks brain
A new Livescience.com article reports that obese people have 8 percent less brain tissue than normal-weight individuals. Their brains look 16 years older than the brains of lean individuals, researchers said. Those classified as overweight have 4 percent less brain tissue and their brains appear to have aged prematurely by eight years. The results, … [Read More...]
Study: Processed food feeds depression
Can healthy eating habits combat depression? According to recent research from the University College London it's very possible. Many people eat diets that are high in fat, but are comprised mainly of trans fat or saturated fat from fried or fast foods. Not good, says Dr. Martinez-Gonzalez. “The membranes of our neurons are composed of fat, … [Read More...]
Sleep more, weigh less?
Want to lose weight? Perhaps you should get more sleep. Researchers from Case Western University in Ohio monitored 70,000 women for over a 15-year period and determined that those getting five hours or less of sleep each night 30 percent more likely to gain weight than were those getting seven hours or more of sleep. Light sleepers also have a … [Read More...]
Recipes for success: Healthy wings
The fall sports season is here in full force and with it comes greasy hot wings and a range of fried foods. Try something different for your favorite game with this healthy twist on a game time favorite suggested by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Hot sauce and creamy dressing top this chicken and potato-based recipe, but they don't drive … [Read More...]
Pass this quiz for a longer life
Heart Healthy Quiz: How Much Do You Know? 1. Which of the following foods is not specifically linked to a reduced risk of heart disease? a. Garlic b. Oats c. Corn d. Grape juice e. Nuts 2. The fiber in which of the following foods will lead to a reduction of blood cholesterol? a. Whole-grain bread b. Brown rice c. Bran cereal d. Carrots e. … [Read More...]
Living lazy = living large
Teen Obesity: Lack of Exercise May Not Be to Blame By Alice Park of TIME magazine You don't have to spend much time with teenagers to know that the average adolescent would rather devote an afternoon to sitting in front of the TV, computer or video-game console than working out in a gym. And in recent years, as physical-education classes have been … [Read More...]
