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Scientists have known for years that there is one single best predictor of success among people trying to lose weight.
It’s not type of diet they do…
Or whether they cut carbs or fat…
Or what time of day they eat…
Or what exercise they do.
It’s this…
People who lose the most weight keep track of what they eat.
Although it sounds unpleasant and time consuming to log everything you eat, a new study shows it’s far easier than you think.… Read More
Blueberries have long been known as a “superfood” because they contain high levels of antioxidants which help prevent heart disease and cancer.
But a new study shows that they lower blood pressure as much as prescription drugs. And the effect is almost instant… They improve blood vessel function right after you eat them.
The research was conducted by a team from King’s College London.… Read More
Diabetes is an epidemic in the U.S.
More than a third of the population now has the blood sugar disease or its precursor, prediabetes. That’s more than 114 million Americans.
Diabetes is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind only heart disease and cancer.[1]
What most people don’t realize is that diabetes itself isn’t what usually kills diabetics.… Read More
People who want to get rid of belly fat often figure the more time they spend exercising, the better.
After all, long workouts burn more fat than short ones, right?
According to new research, less is actually more when it comes to getting rid of fat.
The study was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers analyzed data from 36 studies with more than 1,000 participants.… Read More
The Japanese have long believed that a plant called ashitaba is important in supporting health and well-being.
Its name in Japanese means “tomorrow’s leaf.”[i]
The idea is that if you take the herb, you’ll have many tomorrows.
Now, researchers have discovered there’s truth to that. They’ve found that a compound in ashitaba boosts cellular health and prolongs youth.
Our bodies go through a beneficial process called autophagy.… Read More
The White House recently announced that President Trump, like 40% of other Americans, is obese. He weighs 243 pounds. (Photo: Inverse.com)
At age 72, the president faces the same dilemma as other seniors who carry too much weight…
They need to slim down. But a traditional low-calorie diet can be dangerous for them. That’s because along with the fat they also lose muscle and bone.… Read More