Do you know your numbers? Certain numbers are an important for your metabolic health. Knowing them and taking steps to normalize them could save your life. Find out what they are.
You hear a lot about the spice tumeric these days, how healthful it is. More people are cooking with it and even adding it to smoothies. Are the health benefits of turmeric real? Find out what potential benefits it offers.
You’re probably aware that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for breast cancer after menopause. However, obesity itself may not be the problem. Recent research suggests another problem associated with obesity may be more important. Find out what it is.
If you’re cutting back on sugar, you might be tempted to reach for a no-calorie sweeteners to flavor your coffee or tea. Doing so may reduce the number of calories in that cup of tea or coffee, but what impact do artificial sweeteners have on your metabolic health?
It’s no secret that type 2-diabetes and insulin resistance are on the rise. You often hear about the importance diet plays in controlling insulin resistance, but now new research shows it may not be the BEST way to improve insulin sensitivity. Find out why exercise outperforms diet for improving metabolic health.
You hear so much about the importance of getting enough calcium – but what about another mineral similar in structure – magnesium? Read on and discover four ways getting more magnesium can improve your health and the best ways to get it.
Lately, more studies have shown the importance, from a health standpoint, of getting enough sleep. Now a new study shows even minor amounts of lack of sleep have metabolic consequences and can even impact your body weight. Find out, once again, why sleep is part of the “stay healthy” equation just like exercise and nutrition.
Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States and around the world. No doubt, obesity increases the risk for health problems and premature death – but is lack of exercise even worse? Find out what a new study shows.
Obesity is a risk factor for a number of chronic health problems including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Exercise combined with a healthy diet is one of the best ways to reduce obesity, but even if you’re obese and never lose a pound, a new study shows you’re still getting benefits. Find out why.
No doubt resistance training builds a more toned, defined body, but it does a lot of things you can’t see. New research shows that, like aerobic exercise, it can improve your metabolic health by its effects on hormones like insulin. Find out how resistance training impacts metabolic health and how you can get the most benefits.
