When it comes to weight loss, timing is everything.
That’s the finding from a new study that shows when you eat is as important to your waistline as what you eat.
The research found that eating at the wrong time not only sabotages your weight loss efforts, it leads to higher blood sugar levels, bad cholesterol, and other markers for heart disease.… Read More
A new study has discovered three natural food compounds that starve cancer cells.
Scientists from the University of Texas did something called a “high-throughput screening” of dozens of plant-based substances with cancer-fighting potential. This is a method that uses computer simulations to predict how compounds will affect cancer cells.1
Out of 142 substances, three showed the most promise: ursolic acid, curcumin, and resveratrol.… Read More
They’re at it again…
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released yet another warning about saturated fat.
They are spouting familiar lies you’ve heard for decades. The most dangerous? Reducing saturated fats will lower your risk of heart disease.
… Read MoreIf you walk for exercise, a Harvard professor has some simple advice to dramatically increase the health benefits…
Try “interval walking.”
Compared to regular walking, 30 minutes of interval walking four days a week has been found to greatly improve aerobic fitness, lower blood pressure, reduce weight, increase leg strength, and improve overall health.1
… Read MoreSwimming and bicycling are great exercises. But if you’re at risk for osteoporosis or you want stronger bones, you need something else.
A new study shows that jumping and resistance activities—not cardio or endurance workouts—promote stronger bones.
… Read MoreYou already know that exercising helps keep your body healthy and your mind sharp.
Now, a new study has found a simple way to bolster your workout’s positive effect on your brain. Researchers have discovered that seniors who drink a certain vegetable juice right before exercising can transform their brain into one that performs like a much younger brain.
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