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06/07/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Intermittent fasting is key to a “healthy lifestyle,” experts suggest
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It is said to promote weight loss, lower blood pressure and boost brain health, among others. But what does science actually say about intermittent fasting? In a review published in The New England Journal of Medicine, neuroscientist Mark Mattson of Johns Hopkins Medicine and aging specialist Rafael […]
11/20/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Working out before eating breakfast helps burn more fat and keeps your blood sugar in check, reveals study
While it’s well-known that exercise is important to maintain good health, specifics like the best time to work out remain nebulous and confusing. Now, a team led by British researchers suggests that one optimal time to work out is before eating breakfast. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the researchers report […]
10/01/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Scientists identify link between gut bacteria, muscle growth and function
Gut bacteria may play a role in muscle growth and formation, says a recent study. This is great news for those with skeletal muscle loss, especially since the findings say that changing the microbial composition may help with the condition. An international team of researchers conducted a series of experiments on mice to examine the link between the […]
09/24/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Gut health affects us early: Researchers say probiotics could be the answer to childhood obesity
Probiotics can promote weight loss and improve the metabolic health of obese children, suggests a study presented at the 58th Annual European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology Meeting in Austria. According to researchers from Fuzhou Children’s Hospital in Fujian, China, probiotics supplementation, combined with exercise and proper diet, is a promising strategy for preventing or treating childhood obesity. Probiotics enhance weight […]
09/08/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Being overweight damages blood vessels, warn researchers: Maintain a healthy weight to prevent “internal stress”
Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to atherosclerosis, a condition […]
09/01/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep deprivation affects fat metabolism and increases risk of weight gain
Lack of sleep affects how the body metabolizes fat, leading to feeling less full after eating. This predisposes individuals to put on more weight, suggests a study published in the Journal of Lipid Research. Sleep deprivation is a very common problem among adults. According to the American Sleep Association, about 50 to 70 million American adults suffer from a […]
08/27/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Research looks into the health benefits of alternate day fasting
A recent diet trend is alternate-day fasting (ADF). As its name suggests, alternate-day fasting involves fasting for a day and eating whatever you like without restrictions the next day. It is one of the several varieties of intermittent fasting. Although it can appear extreme to some people, alternate-day fasting is safe and has many health benefits, according […]
08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Suffering from post-gym muscle pain? The solution probably isn’t a protein shake, suggest scientists
A study published in the Journal of Human Kinetics compared three different types of post-workout drinks and found that none is more effective than the other at enhancing muscle recovery. The three drinks in question are whey-protein shake, milk-based protein shake and carbohydrate drink. Researchers at the University of Lincoln said that proteins and carbohydrates are important for repairing muscle […]
08/10/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
The 1,200 calorie diet: How to lose weight the healthy way
One of the better ways to lose weight is through reducing calorie intake. One low-calorie diet, in particular, requires cutting consumption to 1,200 calories. Called the 1,200 calorie diet, this diet option is not like other diet strategies such as the ketogenic diet — it targets no specific food group. Instead, what matters is that you keep within the 1,200 calorie […]
08/07/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Post-workout nutrition: Here’s what you should eat after exercising
What you eat after working out is as important as the actual training. When you exercise, your body uses stored glucose called glycogen, which depletes energy. Your muscles also tear especially if you’re doing resistance or strength training. As a result, you get exhausted and sore. But by eating the right foods, you can recover and […]
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