Category Archives: Weight Management

If you’re carrying a few extra pounds across your waistline now, it could spell trouble later. New research suggests that body fat, particularly around the waist, could up the odds for frailty. The study, published in BMJ Open, found that obese people who’ve packed on pounds around their waist are more likely to develop symptoms ...click here to read more

There is an ever-growing amount of research showing that prolonged sitting is bad for your health. Extended sitting has become a staple of modern-day life. It’s an essential job requirement for many, while it’s also paramount to travel time, leisure time, and even socializing. What’s even scarier is that its hazardous effects even impact people ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets, or at least the term plant-based diets, are all the rage these days. Although the style is nothing new, the terminology may be. Vegetarianism, veganism, the Mediterranean diet, and the DASH diet, after all, are all plant-based. Many people are turning towards plant-based diets to take advantage of potential health benefits. According to ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of debate about the best way to lose weight. Is it about when you eat, how much, or what? Or will a fad diet get you where you want? We can disregard the fad diets immediately. Plenty of research shows they are ineffective and often lead to future weight gain. Intermittent fasting, ...click here to read more

Millions of people around the world are affected by high blood pressure, one of the leading causes of arterial stiffness and adverse health consequences. Luckily, a natural dietary option can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce your risk for long-term issues: Coconut sugar. Read on to learn more about a new study that ...click here to read more

You don’t have to look much further than the Standard American Diet – or the Western diet – to learn the cause of the obesity epidemic and other diseases. But why is American food so unhealthy? It’s not just the Americans overeating, which they do, but also that what they eat is bad for them. ...click here to read more

If you’re eating a meal or having a snack featuring ginger, you can taste it. It’s got an unmistakable sweet, sharp, and almost spicy warmth. Sometimes you may see information claiming that ginger is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and that it can help your health. Is it true, or is ginger just another ...click here to read more

One of the biggest barriers to building strength and muscle is the belief that you need to go to a gym to do it. This mentality is particularly dangerous for aging adults who can lose muscle, and therefore functionality and independence, rather quickly. But you can use nothing but your body to build strength and ...click here to read more

If you’re the kind of person who puts off daily activities like cleaning the house, engaging with friends, or going to the doctor, you should know it could have a lasting impact on your health. Research suggests that chronic procrastinators may be more likely to experience health problems down the line than people who have ...click here to read more

If you want to get a good night’s sleep but find yourself tossing and turning all night despite having what you thought was an active day, then listen up; having adequate and fierce physical activity throughout the day is one key factor that leads to good quality sleep. All too often, we fool ourselves into ...click here to read more

Being physically active is the most important thing you can do to remain mobile and independent, regardless of your age or health status. This cannot be emphasized enough – if you want to move better, you’ve got to move more. Movement can help keep you mobile in several ways. It can help control weight, keep ...click here to read more

You might be struggling to stick to your new year’s resolution to eat healthier because you either started with no plan or you’re trying to do too much. If you’re having trouble, there are three steps that might make things a lot easier for you. The first is to try and only eat real food. ...click here to read more

One may argue that one of the biggest health problems in America may have a relatively simple fix. The problem is fiber intake; the solution is to eat more of it. Dietary fiber serves several functions. It’s well known that it plays an essential role in good digestion by softening and providing bulk to stool ...click here to read more

If you’re 65 or older, you’re at risk for a potentially serious fall. People in this age cohort suffer a fall every second in the United States, and it’s their number one cause of injury-related death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of falls in adults tend to ...click here to read more