Not getting enough sleep at night makes it harder to shed body fat. Now a new study shows that losing body fat, especially belly fat, can improve the quality of your sleep. Find out more about the intriguing connection between belly fat, sleep and health.
Some of the bacteria in your intestines you want to keep around because they help with digestion and may protect against certain types of infections. Now a new study shows that certain types of probiotic bacteria can impact fat loss. Find out more about this intriguing study and the role bacteria may play in controlling body weight.
Apples are cheap, delicious, and come in a wide variety of different flavors (ranging from the very sour to the very sweet). As it turns out, they are also good for your body in a number of interesting ways, and so an apple a day may well indeed help to keep the doctor away. Read on to discover nine surprising and significant reasons why you should add more apples to your diet.
Can adding a common spice to your diet give some of the same benefits as exercise? That’s what new research shows. Find out more about the intriguing link between heart health and a brilliant orange spice that adds flavor to ethnic foods.
Think it takes years for a bad diet to affect your arteries? Not necessarily so. A new study suggests that you may feel the damage a few hours after finishing a junk food or fast food meal. Find out why.
Think you’re immune to type 2 diabetes because you’re thin? Not necessarily so. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise and even normal weight and thin people can get it. Find out why thinner people get type 2 diabetes and how to lower your risk.
Cranberries are tart, bright red berries that often receive a lot of attention because of their relationship to the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections. However, it turns out that those who choose to eat plenty of cranberries will also enjoy many other significant health benefits. Consider the following motivations to start drinking cranberry juice, snacking on cranberries, or taking cranberry supplements.
The thought of getting cancer is a scary one for most people. You can reduce your risk of some types of cancer by not smoking and eating a healthy diet, but what about exercise? Can exercise reduce the risk, and what type is best?
Is there a time element to weight loss? According to a new study, being overweight or obese for a long period of time without taking steps to correct it, could make it harder to reach and maintain an ideal body weight when you finally make the necessary lifestyle changes. Find out why it’s not a good idea to put off losing weight until tomorrow.
You do the right thing – you work out every day, but how active are you when you’re not exercising? Do you sit too much? A recent study sheds light on this issue and came to a surprising conclusion. Even active women are sitting too much. Get the full story and discover how to stop the cycle of too much sitting.
Think fish oil supplements are a good substitute for fish? A new study calls this idea into question. Find out what new research shows about fish oil supplements – their benefits or lack of – and why it’s best to get omega-3s naturally through diet.
They taste sweet, but they’re surprisingly good for you. Research shows they contain natural chemicals that help to ward off disease. Discover the health benefits of berries and how to add more of these tasty orbs to your diet.
