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12/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Athletes should eat ginger after working out to reduce pain

Muscle pain and soreness typically occur after exercise. According to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, these can be reduced by supplementing with ginger. The study, which was carried out by a researcher from the Old Dominion University in the U.S., looked at the effect of ginger supplementation on muscle pain and […]

12/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Be warned: Crash dieting may give you more belly fat

If you want to lose weight, don’t do it by crash dieting. A study conducted by a team of researchers from Georgetown University found that crash dieting can make you gain more belly fat and make your muscles weaker. Additionally, it can also make angiotensin II, a hormone known to increase blood pressure, hyperactive. Having […]

12/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

3 Common reasons why your new healthy diet is making you constipated

Following a healthy diet will guarantee you health benefits, but to some people, making healthy dietary changes may cause them to experience constipation. This may be because: The new diet is low in soluble fiber. Diets that reduce the intake of grains, such as gluten-free, paleo, and low-carb diets, as well as diets that greatly reduce root […]

12/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Just 4 weeks on an e-bike can dramatically improve your health

Using electronic bikes (e-bikes) is as beneficial as using conventional bicycles in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. The study also revealed that even overweight and untrained individuals can benefit from riding an e-bike. Researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland compared the exercise intensity […]

12/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Intermittent fasting for women: How it can help you, and the warning signs to watch out for

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular recently because of its rapid weight loss effect. Unlike other types of diet that focus on specific foods to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on the timing of eating, stretching the gaps between meals to allow for the benefits of fasting without being deprived of food completely. Intermittent fasting can […]

12/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce cellulite

Cellulite develops when a layer of fat pushes into the connective tissue right below the skin’s surface, creating a bumpy, cottage cheese-like dimpling on the skin. It affects about 90 percent of women and commonly appears on the thighs, pelvic area, or abdomen. Estrogen dominance, lymphatic congestion, and diet may contribute to cellulite. There are […]

12/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cardio or strength training? You need both, as each affects the body differently, according to study

It’s an inarguable fact that exercise can improve a person’s health, but each form of exercise — whether it be lifting weights or running — has a different effect on the body. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that cardio training may offer more benefits than strength training in terms […]

11/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fermented garlic may be the answer to obesity prevention, researchers discover

Millions of people suffer from the consequences of obesity — even though they are largely preventable. Following a healthy diet and exercising regularly are just some of the natural ways to prevent them from occurring. One natural way to prevent obesity is by consuming garlic extract fermented by lactic acid bacteria, according to a study published […]

11/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Open-plan offices reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes among employees

Interestingly, the design of an office may affect the diabetes risk of employees. A study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine recently found that open-plan offices cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes among employees. In addition, the study revealed that open-plan office workers are less stressed than those who work in small […]

11/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How does consistent exercise affect appetite sensitivity?

Exercise looks like a lot of work — if you’re not looking at the payoffs that the body gets from it. In a systematic review in Sports Medicine, researchers suggest that regular exercise improves appetite sensitivity of individuals. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds in the U.K. The team analyzed 28 studies — including […]

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