Research: Differences in meal patterns and timing with regard to central obesity
Research points to meal type, patterns, and times as a risk of central obesity. Differences in meal patterns and timing with regard to central…
Exercise
Research: Weight loss reduces stress on knee joints
Weight-loss reduces patellofemoral loading and thus arthritis Knee pain and arthritis are one of the most common causes of disability. Knee pain and arthritis of…
Weight loss tip: Never get discouraged!
Avoid getting discouraged! Your body stores excess calories as body fat. You need some fat to save for a rainy day and to pad your…
Research: 5 simple changes that could help you live longer
Five lifestyle changes can add years to your life If you could make five small changes to your life that you knew would extend your…
Myth: Slow weight loss is better for losing weight.
There is no evidence that slow and gradual weight loss is better. For years, I have read book after book, article after article, and…
Weight loss tip: Meditate for stress and weight reduction
Meditation will help you cope with chronic stress and lose weight. In my profession, stress is usually a regular part of my life. I am…
Research: Exercise has an impact on the health of obese patients with cardiovascular disease
Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in obese patients. I recently read an article and study that claimed that exercise might outweigh…
Editorial: Obesity is a disease and not a behavior
Obesity is a medical condition and not behavior deficit. As a practicing medical professional with a history of military service, one of the largest challenges…
Myth: Exercise does not cause weight loss.
Exercise can help you lose weight. I have always been amazed at the total rubbish beliefs our there on exercise and weight loss. This one…
Research: Exercise may reduce a strong family risk for heart disease.
Fitness and physical activity associated with a decreased risk of heart disease in those genetically predisposed. People have long looked for a magic bullet to…