Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
 Can stress make you fat? The evidence points to the answer being “yes.” And a new study is seeking an explanation. And for all those people sticking to diets, making detailed exercise plans, it might also pay to consider if you are under stress.
Diet and lack of exercise are not sufficient to explain the worldwide rise in obesity. Stress is one of many other factors that could contribute, according to the researchers. First off, the World Health Organization notes that eating food high in fat, salt and sugar, combined with a lack of exercise, … Read More
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
 For those over 65, weight can be a life-threatening issue. Many seniors struggle with obesity. Obesity has been shown time and again to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Why do so many seniors struggle with their weight? A lot of the problem has to do with a loss of muscle mass.
Have you heard of the term “sarcopenia?” Sarcopenia is a fancy word medical experts use to describe the loss of skeletal muscle mass that may accompany aging. The loss of skeletal muscle for the average normally healthy person … Read More
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Thursday, January 19th, 2012
 A significant piece of health news proves once again that it’s never too late to start exercising. As the adult body ages, so do all its tissues, organs, and muscles. Muscles that grow weaker put the body at risk of destabilizing conditions such as arthritis. But researchers say there is a way to strengthen your muscles, no matter what your age. And even more than that; you can make your muscles younger again — as if you’ve unlocked a secret to aging.
The key lies in exercise, within what’s called “strength training.” In what’s also … Read More
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
 At the gym, exercise machines are extremely popular. Treadmills, elliptical equipment, and stationary bikes are great places to get an aerobic workout indoors (and usually watch TV at the same time). Most machines are now electronic, offering an interface where you select a program or set it to manual. The small screen charts your course with distance covered and, what most people concentrate on, the number of calories burned. But can it all be believed?
Here is a story of important health tips for those carefully scanning the figures on a machine.
When you attend … Read More
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Monday, December 19th, 2011
 Diets can work. But they aren’t the only way to fight obesity and weight gain. Here are two non-exercise and non-diet ways to shed pounds, according to a new study.
They are, namely, stress reduction and mindful eating. These have been found to curb weight gain among overweight women. Since it’s the holiday season, it is an ideal time to try this out, as extra helpings, desserts and alcohol tend to punctuate festive gatherings.
Published in the “Journal of Obesity,” the study found that simple mindful eating and stress-reduction techniques can prevent weight gain without … Read More
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