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12/23/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Plant-based diet improves insulin sensitivity in overweight people with no history of diabetes
Overweight people with no history of diabetes should consider following a plant-based diet. A study published in the journal Nutrients found that adhering to a plant-based diet improves insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in overweight adults with no history of diabetes. An individual’s risk of Type 2 diabetes may be assessed by measuring the […]
12/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Brief exercise before learning a task improves both short- and long-term memory
It’s not news that exercise benefits a person, both physically and mentally — but how much and when should one do it? A study published in the journal Psychological Reports reported that a short period of exercise before learning enhances both short and long-term memory. Researchers at the University of Mississippi sought to determine when exercise, […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Women who follow a low-carb diet show improvements in artery flexibility
Following a low-carb diet is beneficial for the heart, especially in prediabetic women. A study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism found that women with prediabetes who followed a low-carb diet experienced improvements in artery flexibility. It reduced the stiffness of their arteries, which may eventually lower their risk of heart disease. […]
12/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Strength training improves brain power, recent studies show
Did you know that strength training benefits more than just physical health? Many studies have shown that strength training can improve brain health, especially in older adults. Strength training is widely known for its benefits on the physical body; it can build and maintain muscle mass and strength, even in older adults. In recent years, […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Timing matters: When you should be taking protein supplements
Protein supplements can help you gain weight, lose weight, or maintain your weight. It all depends on how they are incorporated into a dietary plan and when they are taken. A review of studies, which was published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, found that protein supplements should be taken during a meal and not in between […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Exercise found to help protect smokers from the inflammation and muscle damage caused by their habit
A new study finds that regular exercise may prevent inflammation and muscle damage in people who smoke by reversing muscle loss. A team of researchers from Germany wanted to find out the effects of therapeutic exercise on inflammation and muscle loss due to cigarette smoking, so they carried out an experiment on three groups of […]
12/14/2018
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
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