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For years, mainstream doctors had a simple mantra for people trying to lose weight…
Cut fat to lose fat.
A low-fat diet—especially one low in animal fats—was touted as the best way to slim down.
The food industry saw it as an opportunity to create a whole new range of products. Fat-free products flew off store shelves.
Low-fat eating became a way of life for many of us.… Read More
Are your muscles confused?
If not, they should be.
“Muscle confusion” is a popular concept, as anyone who pays attention to fitness trends knows.
The term was promoted in the past decade by the creators of various weight-training programs. They tell exercisers to vary their routines relentlessly.
The rationale is that unfamiliar movements should “confuse” our muscles. This prevents them from settling into a rut and hitting a training plateau. … Read More
Maybe you’ve seen the recent headlines…
“Fourth Carcinogen Discovered in Heart Pills Used by Millions”—Bloomberg[1]
“Yet Another Lot of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled—This Time for a Possible Carcinogen” — USA Today[2]
It’s just the latest example of how dangerous it can be to use hypertension drugs.
Not only were they recently found to contain a cancer-causing chemical, but many are linked to serious side effects.… Read More
This was going to be the year.
You were going to exercise more. And you were going to stay away from your diet kryptonite…sweet desserts.
But then you had to go on a business trip, which made it difficult to exercise.
And your neighbor showed up with a plate of cookies. You didn’t want to be rude. So you ate one or three. … Read More
Perhaps you remember the controversy a few years ago over the plastic chemical BPA. It was linked to a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hormone problems, and migraines.[1]
In 2012, the FDA banned BPA (bisphenol A) from baby bottles and children’s sippy cups. The plastics industry started voluntarily removing the chemical from other products as well.… Read More
You’ve tried deep breathing and all it did was make you dizzy.
Fidget cubes left you bored.
Squish balls? All they did was to make your hand tired.
If you find yourself feeling like a nervous wreck at work despite trying the standard stress reducers, a new study may have the solution.
Researchers from Japan’s University of Hyogo looked at 63 office workers.… Read More