Men’s Fitness & Health
Male Yeast Infection Treatment
Male yeast infection treatment mainly involves the use of tropical treatments such as Monistat. Oral medications are also … [Read More...]
Women’s Fitness & Health
4 surprising reasons women can’t lose weight
Most of us already know that eating less and moving more are the keys to dropping extra pounds. But if you're already doing … [Read More...]
Nutrition
When You Eat Matters, Not Just What You Eat
ScienceDaily (May 17, 2012) — When it comes to weight gain, when you eat might be at least as important as what you eat. That's the conclusion of a study reported in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism published early online on May 17th. When mice on a high-fat diet are restricted to eating for eight hours … [Read More...]
Weight-loss drug may have long-term risks, FDA says
Federal health officials continue to voice safety concerns over an experimental diet pill from drugmaker Vivus Inc., which will make its second attempt to convince experts of the drugs' safety next week. The drug Qnexa helped people lose weight but may cause long-term health problems in overweight and obese patients, … [Read More...]
Diet soda tied to heart attack, stroke risks: study
(Reuters Health) - Diet soda may benefit the waistline, but a new study suggests that people who drink it every day have a heightened risk of heart attack and stroke. The study, which followed almost 2,600 older adults for a decade, found that those who drank diet soda every day were 44 percent more likely than … [Read More...]
4 surprising reasons women can’t lose weight
Most of us already know that eating less and moving more are the keys to dropping extra pounds. But if you're already doing everything "right" and can't seem to lose weight -- or are even gaining it -- you may have a hidden health condition that's sabotaging your efforts. And the symptoms may be so subtle that even … [Read More...]
Is your diet good for your skin?
Sure, your diet keeps your body slim and healthy, but its impact doesn't stop there. The food you eat -- from wrinkle-fighting antioxidants in fruits and vegetables to hydrating healthy fats in fish -- may matter to your skin almost as much as it does to your waistline. Is your way of noshing helping or hurting … [Read More...]
Get Shredded! Leaning Up, Cut-up! Ripped!
Shredded is a term used to describe somebody who has extremely low body fat levels. I'm not talking about somebody who is lean, has definition and you can see their abs. A person who is shredded, like some bodybuilders, has skin that is like cellophane. You'd swear they didn't have skin at all because you can see the … [Read More...]
How To Maximize The Impact Of Your Fat Loss Supplement
Fat loss supplements are a very popular and effective way to burn fat. But did you know you can amplify the benefits of a fat loss supplement by doing a few simple things? You sure can! This article will provide some tips on how to boost fat loss while taking a fat burner or fat loss supplement. Before we dive … [Read More...]
How to get your metabolism moving
Here's something to feel good about: Your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do -- from breathing to eating to sleeping -- uses energy. The number of calories it would take just to lie in bed all day is called your resting … [Read More...]
Nutrition: Low-Protein Diet May Cost Lean Body Mass
People consuming excess calories on a low-protein diet may gain less weight than others, a new study reports, but they do so at a cost: the loss of lean body mass. In a controlled experiment published in the Jan. 4 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers hospitalized 25 volunteers and … [Read More...]
Cake for breakfast? Study says go for it
Good news for the kid in you: Not only can you eat cake for breakfast, doing so may actually help you keep weight off, a new study suggests. In the study, obese participants who ate a breakfast high in protein and carbohydrates that included a dessert were better able to stick to their diet and keep the pounds off … [Read More...]
Body Toning Diets
There are millions across the population who are constantly on the lookout for diets that will make them lose weight and have a toned body. Well, while a person's diet is a major role-player in maintaining his weight and physique, exercise is equally important. However, only eating the right food will give a person the … [Read More...]
World’s Fastest Diet to Lose Weight
World's fastest diet! Does it exist or is it a myth? Well, if you are curious to know what is the fastest diet in the world, then this article shall provide you the necessary information. Fastest diet refers to diet that brings about quick weight loss in a natural way. Today, people have become too much conscious about … [Read More...]
Need to Burn Fat Faster?
5 Tips to Burn Fat Faster Burn Fat Faster Tip 1: Increase Resistance When was the last time you varied the resistance on the cardio machine of your choice? It’s time to break a good sweat with increasing resistance by changing the level. If it’s a treadmill increase the elevation, have you tried jogging at … [Read More...]
Does Late-Night Eating Cause Weight Gain?
A link between late-night eating and weight gain has been debated for years. But though many dieters suspect a connection, it has not been borne out in studies. Most of the research on the matter has been carried out in animals, and with mixed results. A 2005 study of primates at Oregon Health & Science … [Read More...]
Hard to stomach? Parents of obese children should lose their tax breaks, claims senator
Obesity levels have risen sharply in the past 20 years in the U.S. and one Illinois lawmaker thinks he has the solution – force parents of chunky children to lose their tax breaks. One in four people in a staggering 33 states are obese and State Senator Shane Cultra says that hitting people in their pockets is the … [Read More...]
Is obesity contagious? If you’ve got fat friends you’re more likely to be overweight
Obesity is contagious - with people who have a higher number of fat friends or relatives at greater risk of becoming obese themselves, new research warns. And while standing beside a fat pal has long been regarded as a way of looking good in pictures, the new findings could spell the end of fat-thin … [Read More...]
What to Eat After a Run
Post-run snacking is crucial for runners of all levels. You need to replace the energy you’ve used during the run and give your body the resources it needs to build muscle and improve endurance. Read this article for ideas about what to eat after each run . Importance of the Post-Run Snack Whether you’re … [Read More...]
Easy to Follow Diets for College Students
Looking for diets that would be healthy for you during your college life? We have provided you some options that would allow you to stay healthy and control weight as well. Read on... Adolescence stage is the most vulnerable stage for putting on weight. Attending parties, gorging on tempting foods, drinks and … [Read More...]
Not so sweet: Americans eat a whopping 22.2 teaspoons of sugar EVERY day
American adults eat 22.2 teaspoons of sugar every day - more than double the daily recommended amount. It means women get almost one-fifth of their daily calorie intake from sugar added to food. The shocking figure was revealed as the Obama administration urged cereal companies to stop marketing unhealthy … [Read More...]
Crash Dieting Facts
If there's one thing I know a person is desperate for, is being extremely thin or obsessing over how much more weight he/she would have to lose to get 'skinny'. A lot of people are now looking for quick ways on how to shed the pounds and get slimming. Although there are many effective ways on losing weight the right … [Read More...]
Foods that Shrink Belly Fat
A flat tummy is not just about looking great in a body hugging tee or shirtless, but also cuts down the risk of been prone to heart diseases and other disorders. No matter how perfect or how hard you are working on your workout regime, without a good diet plan, you cannot achieve that flat tummy. Moreover, it's belly … [Read More...]
Health Effects of Fast Food
The ill effect of fast food and the potential danger that it possesses by its regular consumption is shocking. Obesity, increase in cholesterol levels, nutritional deficiencies, cardiac disorders, loss of muscle mass, depression and even sexual dysfunction, can all be caused by eating fast food on a regular basis. … [Read More...]
How does the Ketogenic Diet Work
The ketogenic diet is based on consuming high amounts of fat, sufficient protein and zero carbohydrates. Developed in the early 20th century, it is specifically planned for therapeutic intervention. This high fat diet is intended to minimize the risks of epileptic seizures in children, who belong to the age group 1-10 … [Read More...]
15 ways to max your metabolism
Even before you start exercising, you can use plenty of tricks to eliminate visceral fat, improve your flab-burning metabolic process, and start losing weight fast. Don't diet! The Men's Health Diet isn't about eating less, it's about eating more -- more nutrition-dense food -- to crowd out the empty calories and … [Read More...]
US cracks down on acai berry sellers
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US regulators on Tuesday announced a crackdown on websites that sell acai berry weight loss products using fake endorsements from news sites such as CNN, Fox News and USA Today. The US Federal Trade Commission said it had asked federal courts to freeze the assets of 10 operations using … [Read More...]
Low-fat dairy doesn’t help kids drop pounds: study
(Reuters Health) - Kids who swap out regular dairy products for low-fat varieties consume less saturated fat but don't seem to lose weight, according to Australian researchers. They found neither weight nor body mass index (BMI) had changed noticeably six months after children switched to low- or reduced-fat dairy … [Read More...]
The 51 fastest fat burners
Erase extra flab with these super-effective tricks. IN THE GYM 1. Catch the running bug. You'll continue to burn fat after your jog: People who run for at least four hours a week melt more calories than non-runners, even when they're not running, a Yale University School of Medicine study reports. 2. Crank it … [Read More...]
Will a gluten-free diet improve your health?
Sarah Cooper was a new mom in her mid-20s, busily juggling her family and a career as an electrical engineer, when everything came to a halt. She lost all her energy. She developed acne. And she began experiencing gastrointestinal problems: bloating, diarrhea, cramping, constipation. Her doctors, thinking something … [Read More...]
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