(HealthDay News) — Women can protect themselves against death from heart disease and other causes by sticking with a diet that is low in saturated fats and sugar and high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, a new study suggests.
“We investigated a Western eating pattern — lots of red and processed meat, French fries, refined [...]
Written on July 15, 2008 | Posted in
General Health,
Medical,
Nutrition,
Weight Loss
You’ve heard about how bad tanning is for your skin’s health and how “if you don’t put on that darn sun tan lotion you’re going to get skin cancer!” from just about every elder female figure in your life.
But, did you know that the rays of the sun as well as other foods you can [...]
By Derek Huizinga, JumpStartEnergy.com
One of the most horrible yet common disorders that many of us have in common is when we tend to eat out of pure boredom or stress. Think about your different emotional responses:
1. accomplishment
2. depression
3. stress
Emotional responses cause triggers in our brains and bodies, causing the feeling of hunger and sometimes overeating…if [...]
Written on June 16, 2008 | Posted in
Fitness,
General Health,
Weight Loss
Happy Memorial Day! Hopefully everyone is taking some time to balance out, relax, enjoy the weather, and stay close to their family. The downside? Days like today can lead to excess consumption of fatty foods and a tendency to “indulge” a bit too much.
Having extra weight on you can lead to heart problems, diabetes, cancer, [...]
Written on May 26, 2008 | Posted in
Fitness,
General Health,
Weight Loss