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- Depression Linked to Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipOne of the many detrimental side effects of being overweight or obese is a dramatic rise in clinical depression. Researchers aren’t sure whether depression leads to obesity or if excess body weight results in the mood altering behavior diagnosed as depression, but the impact on the lives of ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Eat Healthy to Prevent Chronic Disease and Live Longer - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from John PhillipThere has been a significant shift in all cause mortality over the past 100 years. Up until the first part of the 20th century infectious disease counted as the leading cause of death. An improved understanding of sanitation practices combined with the present overuse of antibiotics has led to a ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Eliminate Soda to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipSoda consumption has increased three-fold over the past half century and the addition of high fructose corn syrup in the 70’s has in large part fueled the present obesity epidemic. More than 20% of the sugar in our diet comes from sweetened beverages and nutritional researchers indicate that for ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Exercise Tips That Deliver Weight Loss Results - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from John PhillipMany people understand the importance of a regular exercise regimen and the positive impact it has on overall fitness, mood and moving you toward your weight loss goal. Individuals fail to develop a solid strategy which will motivate them every day, so they can avoid the high dropout rate ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Is Cardio or Resistance Exercise Better for Health? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from John PhillipIt can be difficult to determine if your workout is sufficient to meet your health and weight loss goals. For many people, just making the effort to exercise for 20 minutes several days a week is good enough to provide them with basic fitness benefits. Others need a more rigorous aerobic ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Lose Weight and Keep it Off - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from John PhillipMany people understand the basic mechanics of weight loss – reduce calories and increase physical activity. If the solution is that simple, why has the number of overweight and obese individuals swollen to nearly three-quarters of the US adult population? The answer is far from simple, but ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - Low-Cal Sweeteners Assist Weight Loss Goal - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from John PhillipMillions of Americans struggle to lose weight every day, as they desperately try to find the right key to open the door to improved health and fat reduction. This task is made even more difficult thanks to the never ending assault of glitzy junk food and fast food marketing efforts. People ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Top 10 Weight Loss Tips to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from John PhillipAs the number of overweight and obese Americans approaches three-quarters of all adults, dropping those extra pounds becomes a serious objective of many who are concerned with their long term health. For most, losing weight and keeping it off is a lifelong battle made more difficult with ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - Top Weight Loss Exercises to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from John PhillipLack of physical activity and poor dietary lifestyle are having a devastating effect on our health and longevity. As the number of Americans falling in the overweight or obese range approaches 3 out of every 4 children and adults, health conscious individuals understand the importance of eating ...
Views: 1254(2 votes) - Weight Loss Tips: Five Essential Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from John PhillipMillions of Americans are looking for a weight loss plan which is easy to follow and will deliver results. The problem with most traditional weight loss diets is that they eliminate certain important food groups or require drastic lifestyle changes which can’t be maintained long term. The only ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2389(3 votes) - Exercise Assists Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from John PhillipThe health of Americans has been slowly declining for the past half century, due in part to the dramatic rise in processed junk foods which comprise the bulk of our diet, and a general lack of physical activity. Many children and young adults will find they are part of the first generation to ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - Foods to Avoid after Exercise to Burn More Fat - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from John PhillipPeople understand the importance of combining proper diet, psychological motivation and regular physical activity in their quest to lose weight. Most are shocked to find out that certain food combinations eaten after exercise may actually sabotage any weight loss benefit by disrupting the way ...
Views: 2539(2 votes) - Processed Meats Increase Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer Risk - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipProcessed meat consumption is surging as Americans gobble up hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts in record numbers. We're paying the ultimate price for this inexpensive, easy preparation food source as the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes have been conclusively linked to processed meat ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - Top Weight Loss Plans: Diet vs. Exercise - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipEveryone has an opinion as to whether diet or exercise works best when trying to lose weight. Which method will provide the best weight loss results, and more importantly, which will help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Both diet and exercise are ...
Views: 1296(4 votes) - Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John PhillipAs Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually ...
Views: 4777(3 votes) - Eat Fat to Boost Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from John PhillipFat has been vilified over the past half century, as many people have been led to believe it promotes poor health and leads to abdominal weight gain. Fats are one of the three macronutrients required for normal cellular functioning within the body and are necessary for optimal health, as well as ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Beetroot Juice Could be Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from John PhillipThe results of a new study published in the journal Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry shows the impact of beetroot juice on brain health. Researchers already know that beetroot juice is beneficial to heart health as it effectively lowers blood pressure. A new study demonstrated the extract ...
Views: 1103 - Best Diet for Men's Health, Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipFew people would disagree that men and women are different in many ways, and their diet is no exception. While both sexes should avoid health degrading foods such as trans fat rich baked and fried items along with sugar and fructose laden soft drinks and desserts, there are certain foods which ...
Views: 1983 - Cut Sugar, Lose Weight and Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp. The etiology of heart disease is no longer a shrouded mystery, as researchers now have a solid understanding of the ...
Views: 1983 - Diabetes Prevention – Steps to Naturally Prevent Diabetes - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from John PhillipType 2 diabetes continues to reach epidemic levels in America, doubling the risk of stroke and sudden death from a heart attack. This insidious disease attacks the body’s vascular system, causing metabolic imbalances which reduce quality of life and increase mortality from all causes. New cases ...
Views: 1230 - Diet and Exercise Promote Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe food we eat provides the building blocks required for cellular construction as well as all metabolic and chemical reactions which our body performs to function in good health. In the same fashion, our diet and level of physical activity directly influence our hormones that determine if fat ...
Views: 1299 - Eat More and Weigh Less - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from John PhillipMany people beginning a new weight loss program believe they need to dramatically restrict calories to lose weight, a big mistake which will ultimately result in failure. The body is very sensitive to the amount of food and calories you eat on a daily basis, and will kick into survival mode if ...
Views: 1174 - Fight Cold and Flu with Natural Diet and Super Nutrients - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from John PhillipWhen given the opportunity our body has the amazing capacity to thwart many diseases and illnesses including the common cold and influenza. When we provide our immune system with the necessary tools to fight bacteria and viruses, vibrant health will always be the natural result. The typical ...
Views: 1081 - Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Using Fiber to Drive Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from John PhillipMost people are familiar with the popular diet plans which millions follow in a desperate attempt to lose weight and improve health. Low carb diets have garnished much attention over the past 40 years as scores of people have quickly dropped weight following the program made popular by Dr. ...
Views: 3015 - Green Tea Prevents Brain Aging and Chronic Disease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from John PhillipThe healing capacity of green tea has been understood and cultivated by the Chinese for more than 5,000 years. Western medicine has been very slow to embrace the many health benefits attributed to drinking green tea, as it has been with many super foods known to lower the risk of chronic ...
Views: 1253 - Is Diet or Exercise Better for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from John PhillipWe’ve been conditioned over the years to believe that the best way to lose weight is to sweat it off with rigorous exercise at the gym, and be mindful of what we eat. If that were entirely correct, we wouldn’t be tipping the scales of obesity as 45 million people spend more than $19 billion ...
Views: 1241 - Lose Weight with These Calorie Tracking Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from John PhillipWeight loss is the main reason nearly two-thirds of American’s are on a diet, yet only 1 in 8 people have an accurate idea of how many calories they really need to accomplish their goal. According to a survey from the International Food Information Council Foundation, more than half of the ...
Views: 1063 - Melatonin Fights Cancer, Dementia and Premature Aging - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from John PhillipFree radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating. Over the course of decades, these molecules damage sensitive ...
Views: 1050 - Super Nutrients Shown to Reverse Brain Aging and Cognition - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John PhillipIt will come as no surprise to many health minded individuals that a natural diet high in vegetables and fruits promotes health and extends lifespan. Foods saturated with synthetic chemicals, hydrogenated fats, salt and sugar stress our genetic integrity and result in metabolic chaos. We evolved ...
Views: 750 - Supplements That Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from John PhillipMillions are at risk from developing and dying from the most pervasive killer, heart disease. While more than 750,000 Americans die each year from one of the many types of this often silent disease, the most common form, known as coronary artery disease frequently results in narrowed arteries ...
Views: 1202 - Tips to Control Emotion and Stress, Fuel Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipAmerican waistlines continue to expand at an ever alarming rate, increasing the incidence of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and cancer. Successful weight loss consists of three critical components: reduced calories from a well balanced diet, regular physical activity and controlling ...
Views: 1633 - Top Diabetes Diet Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full diabetes, typically in 6 months to 2 years time. ...
Views: 2164 - Top Weight Loss Diet Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from John PhillipMany people who are desperate to lose weight are misguided by the false promises made by marketers of fad diets, pills and weight loss surgery. Not only do many of these schemes lead to weight loss failure, but some can lead to serious health problems and even death. The only way to achieve your ...
Views: 1220 - Top Weight Loss Plan for Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe sobering fact is that 1 in 3 children in America are either overweight or obese, placing them at risk for early onset diabetes, heart disease and even acid reflux. A sensible plan which leads to sustainable weight loss can prevent a lifelong battle with obesity and reduced self ...
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