Aside from improving your mental and cardiovascular health, as well as aiding in weight loss, walking regularly can just be a great way to get some fresh air into your lungs and get some much-needed vitamin D from direct sunlight. Even just getting out of your home and moving around can be enough to improve your mood and well-being, as previously noted. Here Graham Isador, gq.com, reflects on how fit can you get just walking: Four months ago my friend John Sharkman stepped on the scale and … [Read more...] about Can Walking Whip You Into Shape?
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Surprising Uses And Benefits of Dill Oil
Dill oil is known for its pale yellow color and grass-like smell, with a water viscosity. Dill oil is basically extracted by steam distillation, from the whole herb, the seeds, partly dried or fresh. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on dill oil and uses: "Once considered as a magic potion, dill oil is an essential oil that does wonders for all ages, from babies who suffer colic to mothers who want to increase their milk production. In this article, I'll discuss about the many … [Read more...] about Surprising Uses And Benefits of Dill Oil
Eating Foods Rich In Soluble Fiber May Help You Lose Belly Fat
Abdominal fat actually produces inflammatory molecules, and high inflammation levels in your body can trigger a wide range of systemic diseases linked with metabolic syndrome. This is why carrying extra weight around your middle is linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and other chronic diseases, as previously mentioned. Here Ryan Raman, MS, RD, HealthLine.com, reflects on how eating fiber can help you lose belly fat: "Belly fat is extremely unhealthy. In fact, it increases the … [Read more...] about Eating Foods Rich In Soluble Fiber May Help You Lose Belly Fat
9 Methods To Start Losing Belly Fat Fast
Another look at getting rid of that extra weight around your waist that is linked to chronic diseases, strokes, and more. Many men and women are concerned about their waistline. Here Susan Patterson, Reader's Digest, reflects on how to bust belly fat: Image courtesy of: Mr TGT "Besides being pretty unsexy, belly fat is also dangerous, raising the risk of hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Here’s how to start losing belly fat fast. Lose belly fat by cutting out sugar Image … [Read more...] about 9 Methods To Start Losing Belly Fat Fast
People Who Workout In The Morning Lose More Weight, Says Study
Exercise is good for you and there is no denying it. It has been established that regular workouts can lowers your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Exercise helps with better blood flow to the brain and better management of risk factors such as hypertension and excess weight, as previously mentioned. Here Gretchen Reynolds, The New York Times, reflects on a new study indicating that morning workouts help you lose more weight: Image courtesy of: kingary "People who … [Read more...] about People Who Workout In The Morning Lose More Weight, Says Study
Fast Walkers Have A Higher Life Expectancy, According To A Recent Study
Because it’s a full-body movement, brisk walking works a great deal of muscles at the same time and challenges your cardiovascular system. This is an easy exercise to fit into your schedule simply because, most of the time, all it requires is some walking shoes and pavement. Here Arti Patel, GlobalNews.ca, reflects on the increasing life expectancy by walking at a fast pace: "If you’re a fast walker, you could be adding years to your life, a new study suggests. According to a study … [Read more...] about Fast Walkers Have A Higher Life Expectancy, According To A Recent Study
23 Ways To Lose Belly Fat And Get A Flat Stomach For Good
Although you can’t spot reduce fat, you can target building lean muscle tissue, which in turn helps burn fat. Carrying extra weight around your middle is linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and other chronic diseases, as previously mentioned. Here Charlotte Hilton Andersen, Reader's Digest, reflects on losing belly fat without exercise: Image courtesy of: Pane & Vino "The waistline is the top body part that both men and women say they are most self-conscious about. Here … [Read more...] about 23 Ways To Lose Belly Fat And Get A Flat Stomach For Good
Cutting Off Lights At Bedtime Could Reduce Women’s Chances Of Becoming Obese, Says Study
Muscle tissue burns three to five times more energy than fat tissues, so as you gain muscle, your metabolic rate increases, which allows you to burn more calories, even when you're sleeping, as previously mentioned. Here National Institutes of Health concludes from a study, that links women sleeping with artificial light at night to weight gain or obesity: Image courtesy of: seanduckmusic "Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining … [Read more...] about Cutting Off Lights At Bedtime Could Reduce Women’s Chances Of Becoming Obese, Says Study
What Is Clean Eating And How To Do It Right?
We can't get away from food knowledge, which is power and what you put on your plate can have a huge impact on your life, as previously mentioned. Here Wendy Bazilian, TheGuardian.com, reflects on a guide to clean eating: Image courtesy of: shellyinreallife "Heavily processed food has recently been linked to poor health and even early death. No wonder clean eating is having a moment Could plastics disrupt your hormones? Do pesticides cause cancer? If you have questions … [Read more...] about What Is Clean Eating And How To Do It Right?
Can Chewing A Stick Or Two Of Gum Help You Shed Pounds?
A soft cohesive substance designed to be chewed without being swallowed, defines chewing gum. Today's chewing gum is composed of gum base, sweeteners, softeners, flavors, colors, and typically, a hard or powdered polyol coating. Here Lisa Drayer, CNN, reflects on chewing gum and weight loss: "Should you chew gum if you're trying to lose weight? Possibly, though you certainly don't have to start a gum habit if you don't already chew gum. Here's the lowdown: Chewing a stick or two … [Read more...] about Can Chewing A Stick Or Two Of Gum Help You Shed Pounds?
