obesity

It is estimated that over 34 % of adults over the age of 20 are currently obese and due in part to a lack of propensity towards healthy food, diets and exercise regimes, this number is continuously growing.  Obesity is a serious health issue and it vastly increases a person’s likelihood for developing cardiovascular disorders ...click here to read more

Does your body mass index (BMI) suggest that you need to lose weight or register in a local weight loss program?   For decades, BMI has been regarded as the standard tool in determining the amount of body fat of an individual, based on the ratio of the person’s height and weight.  The BMI of a ...click here to read more

With obesity levels on the rise, people around the world are looking for a quick weight loss aid. A recent airing of the Dr. Oz show showcased a “miracle” weight loss aid – raspberry ketone. As the result of the claims made on the show, people are rushing out to buy this weight loss product, ...click here to read more

A whopping 68 percent of people are overweight and 31 percent are struggling with obesity. What’s more, the diet industry itself yields 33 billion dollars annually and 75 percent of women in their childbearing years are currently on a diet or following a restricted eating regime. If you need to lose weight, it may make ...click here to read more

With obesity levels on the rise around the world, many people are searching for quick weight loss options. They don’t want to be counting calories and limiting what they can eat, instead they want a simple, quick weight loss solution.  While there are prescription medications available for weight loss, they are expensive and have side ...click here to read more

Does your current job require long hours of sitting at the desk?  Make sure that you get on your feet every two hours and walk around in order to facilitate blood circulation in your legs, which is an essential cardiovascular feature for good health.  A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine ...click here to read more

Obesity levels in Canada are on the rise and this is why it is so important to look at all of the contributing factors in our environment.  Obesity has been associated with poor diets, super-sized portions and sedentary lifestyles. While these reasons for obesity may be true, they may not be the only factors to ...click here to read more

The majority of the population would like to enhance athletic performance, overcome obesity, shape up or simply increase their energy. The gym is the perfect place to achieve these goals and fight obesity; however, with the ever increasing amount of exercise machines it can be hard to decipher the beneficial ones from the useless and/or ...click here to read more

It’s long been known that the foods comprising a person’s diet have a number of physiological impacts. New research, however, is suggesting that increased calorie consumption doesn’t just contribute to obesity, but also on the brain’s ability to function. Having a healthy diet, therefore, can combat obesity in seniors and also improve their mental performance, ...click here to read more

With childhood obesity rates on the rise in Canada, more and more provinces are trying to get junk food banned from our schools.  Many provinces have mandatory guidelines in place and a number of provinces have voluntary guidelines regarding the sale and consumption of junk food in schools.  A new study by researchers at Pennsylvania ...click here to read more

As children, many were taught to never judge a book by its cover. Research, however, suggests otherwise. A number of studies have shown that the foods and other things people consume will eventually begin to show up on the outside, and it’s not just about obesity and lack of exercise. Many studies suggest that what ...click here to read more

When you think of liver disease, alcohol is probably the first thing that comes to mind.  You may be surprised to know that obesity is the number one causes of fatty liver disease in Canada. In fact, a new term has actually been developed for this disease – Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Many people ...click here to read more

There’s a dangerous epidemic sneaking up on women across the country, and it’s impact goes largely unnoticed. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas found that women are gaining weight, sometimes rapidly, without noticing it at all. Research showed that women, at an average age of 25, had put on up ...click here to read more

It’s so easy to be lazy, not continuing your exercise routine during the cold, often torturous, winter months in Canada.  But, it’s not impossible to continue with a regular regimen of exercise.  The two most dangerous conditions to be aware of when exercising in extreme cold temperatures are frostbite and hypothermia.  Read on to learn tips that ...click here to read more