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Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, as well as reverse type 2 diabetes. In the ABCs of the health consequences of obesity, A is for Arthritis, as I discussed in my previous blog post, and B is…
Weight loss can decrease dementia risk and improve mental performance and fertility. As I’ve discussed previously, in the ABCs of the health consequences of obesity, A is for Arthritis, B is for Back Pain and Blood Pressure, C is for…
Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in half. In the ABCs of health consequences of obesity, G is for Gallstones. The top digestive reason people are hospitalized is a gallbladder attack. Every…
What are the effects of weight loss on natural killer cell function, our first line of immune defense against cancer, kidney function, and fatty liver disease? In the ABCs of the health consequences of obesity, I is for Immunity. The…
How do we explain studies that suggest overweight individuals live longer? Martin Luther King Jr. warned that human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable, and the same may be true of the human lifespan. In the 1800s, life expectancy was…
If you’re dripping in sweat after a workout, you know it’s time to rehydrate. But before you reach for your water bottle, it’s important to understand exactly what sweat is made of, because we lose more than just water when…
In romance and comedy, timing is everything. With fitness and nutrition, there’s typically a bit more wiggle room — any time is usually a great time to do more cardio, fit in a resistance workout, or swap processed foods for…
Why should you try a super greens supplement? Even if you’re conscientious about eating a healthy, balanced diet, you probably wouldn’t mind a little extra support — some added insurance that you’re not overlooking any potential nutritional gaps and ensuring that…
If you’ve never heard of L-theanine, you’re not alone. Unless you’ve been researching relaxation supplements or pre-workout ingredients, you may not be familiar with this lesser-known amino acid. Found in green tea, L-theanine is believed to help promote relaxation and support sleep quality.…
Got your pre-workout shake mixed and ready to go? Great — time to down it and get after that workout, right? Not so fast. If you’re like most exercisers, you’re probably taking your pre-workout supplement too soon before your workout…
If you want to know what the best vitamins for athletes are, it helps to know what makes one more important for athletic performance than another. Because, as much as it has to do with a vitamin’s function, it also…
Coconut oil is rich, nutty, and slightly sweet, and, though high in saturated fat, it can be healthy in moderation. It’s mostly used as a cooking oil or as a substitute for a range of ingredients in low-heat baking. If you’re…
