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- The Fat-Burning Zone: News On Burning Fat [news]
- Obesity-related diseases are an increasing health problem. Researchers at the University of Oslo have now uncovered a central component of fat metabolism. It is well known that exercise results in "fat burning." Physical activity and fight-or-flight responses increase the levels of hormones like adrenaline, inducing the metabolism of fat. Until recently, some of the molecular details of exactly how this works have been a mystery.
- Physical Activity Impacts Overall Quality of Sleep [news]
- People sleep significantly better and feel more alert during the day if they get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week, a new study concludes. A nationally representative sample of more than 2,600 men and women, ages 18-85, found that 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a week, which is the national guideline, provided a 65 percent improvement in sleep quality. People also said they felt less sleepy during the day, compared to those with less physical activity.
- Mid-Morning Snacking May Sabotage Weight-Loss Efforts [news]
- Women dieters who grab a snack between breakfast and lunch lose less weight compared to those who abstain from a mid-morning snack, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In the course of the year-long study, the researchers found that mid-morning snackers lost an average of 7 percent of their total body weight while those who ate a healthy breakfast but did not snack before lunch lost more than 11 percent of their body weight.
- Does Specific Isolated Muscle Training have a Place? [news]
- Over the last 10 years there has been ongoing controversy amongst health and movement professionals as to whether training specific local muscles to control joint movement is necessary. It is true that local stabiliser muscles do not work in isolation from global muscles in normal function. But does this mean that there is no place for specifically isolating them in the initial phase of training? What do we mean by training? Is it training for fitness and conditioning, for injury prevention, or to rehabilitate an injury?
- Does strength training increase stability? [news]
- If you're strong, surely you'd have good stable joints. Strength training improves joint stability - right? This article explores some of the key concepts that show that this isn't necessarily the case. Firstly we'd better differentiate between local and global stability. To get an understanding of the difference it's useful to look at muscle function (Comerford and Mottram, 2001). While these muscle functions are integrated in "real life", it's useful to have these artificial classifications to understand how to develop a treatment plan. Local stabilisers such as multifidus and transverse abdominus act to control segmental translation. When applied to the lumbar spine, think of controlling the axis of rotation of each segment and the facet joints.
- Don't let myths, misinformation keep you from exercise [news]
- If you still think sit-ups will reduce your belly flab, we've got some depressing news: You've fallen for one of the all-time great exercise myths. Fitness misconceptions are rampant, in part due to misleading infomercials, but also because scientific results are mixed on some commonly held beliefs. Meanwhile, what works for one person doesn't necessarily benefit another.
- Is cheese better than butter for heart health? [news]
- Doctors and nutritionists have long recommended avoiding all animal fats to trim cholesterol, but Danish researchers say cheese may not be so bad, and probably shouldn't be placed in the same category as butter. According to their study, people who ate daily servings of cheese for six-week intervals had lower LDL cholesterol, the so-called ''bad'' cholesterol, than when they ate a comparable amount of butter.
- Alternative therapies show promise for osteoarthritis [news]
- While there are many types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common form and affects more than 25 million Americans. Osteoarthritis, or OA, is due to the loss of the cartilage cushion that lines the joints, leading to joint pain, reduced range of motion, and occasionally swelling and deformity. Researchers have looked at a number of alternative therapies to help prevent or treat arthritis, and glucosamine and chondroitin are two popular supplements that have been studied for their role in this regard.
- What to do after a workout [news]
- You may have perfect form inside the gym, but it's what you do afterwards that can make or break your workout, say scientists who have studied the impact of exercise on the human body. Given that the break-down of muscle tissue is the body's main response to strenuous physical effort, they warn that those with sloppy post-workout habits will likely suffer fatigue, pain, dehydration, lower immunity and may even risk serious injury.
- Precor launches new Experience Series Cardio Equipment [news]
- The new Series – combining award-winning cardio units with a new range of consoles – was officially launched at IHRSA in March 2011. Undoubtedly the flagship of the new range, the P80 features a highly robust, commercial grade capacitive touch screen – similar to screens used for other high-use commercial purposes, including bank ATMs and airport check-in terminals. The capacitive screen also allows users to perform ‘gesture motions’, such as sweeping across different screens in the same way that users can control leading phone and entertainment devices.
- Researchers Develop eButton, an Easier Way to Monitor Food Intake, Exercise, and Lifestyle [news]
- People attempting to lose weight won't need to track their daily food intake anymore, thanks to a wearable, picture-taking device created at the University of Pittsburgh. eButton -- a device worn on the chest (like a pin) that contains a miniature camera, accelerometer, GPS, and other sensors -- captures data and information of health activities, eliminating the need for daily self-reporting.
- Fruit blamed for weight gain [news]
- An apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away, yet a small but passionate group of medics believes fresh fruit is in part to blame for the extra kilos some of us are carrying. It is a controversial concept that riles nutritionists but Rod Tayler's theory that restricting fresh fruit in the diet can result in weight loss. Dr Tayler believes the biggest driver behind the rapid rise in the nation's girth is sugar, not fat. Fruit, he says, is full of it - a 150 gram apple contains four teaspoons of sugar.
- Lowering Salt May Raise Cholesterol [news]
- For decades, experts have been recommending that Americans cut down on their salt consumption to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a new study, however, while reducing dietary salt does lower blood pressure, it may also lead to a slight boost in cholesterol, a separate risk factor for heart disease.
- How to choose: Breakfast cereals for kids [news]
- There are so many cereals to choose from! Here are some label-reading tips to help us make good decisions for our kids. Breakfast is an essential start to the day; it refuels children’s brains as well as their bodies. Cereals with milk provide carbohydrate, some protein, B vitamins, fibre and calcium. Earlier this year, Consumer magazine compared 26 breakfast cereals specifically aimed at children and found that over half of them were at least 1/3 sugar.
- Asthma and eczema [news]
- A strong link between asthma and eczema is now globally recognised. We look at the role food plays in these conditions and how avoiding certain foods, especially those with sulfites, may help. Scottish researchers discovered a genetic mutation in the skin of people who have eczema and asthma. The gene, called filaggrin, helps form the skin’s outer protective layer.
- Look After Your Brain [news]
- As the average life span becomes longer, dementia becomes more common. Swedish scientist Laura Fratiglioni has shown that everyone can minimize his or her risk of being affected. Factors from blood pressure and weight to the degree of physical and mental activity can influence cognitive functioning as one gets older Age is the greatest risk factor for developing dementia. But there is growing evidence that the strong association with increasing age can be, at least partially, explained by a life course cumulative exposure to different risk factors.
- Key To A Healthy Lifestyle Is In The Mind [news]
- The main factors influencing the amount of physical exercise people carry out are their self-perceived ability and the extent of their desire to exercise. A study has shown that psychological concerns are the most important barriers to an active lifestyle. "Our findings highlight the need for health promotion programs to enhance people's confidence and motivation, as well as providing education on the health benefits of physical activity".
- How to Eat Healthy When You're On the Move [news]
- When you’re home, you are master of your domain. You control what comes into the kitchen and what lands on your children’s plates. But what happens when you’re not at home - when you’re traveling, fighting traffic, waiting at the airport, running late or stuck at the mall and your child is starving? The fear of drive through and fast food restaurants has been drilled into most of us, but sometimes there’s no avoiding a meal out at a less than healthy establishment. So here are some tips and guidelines for smart ordering and healthy practices when eating out.
- The Healing Power of Honey - From Burns to Weak Bones [news]
- What is raw honey? Raw honey is honey which has not been pasteurized or filtered so it has all the beneficial nutrients still in tact. Raw honey is a treasure chest of vitamins and minerals and has been used for centuries in medicinal remedies, both internally and externally. The list of honey's beneficial functions is a long one.
- Diabetes Can Be Reversed Through Major Diet and Lifestyle Changes [news]
- A recent report by CNN says that improving one's diet, keeping off excess weight, and regularly exercising, can help millions of people with diabetes get rid of it for good. Typically, overweight or obese people who eat poorly and exercise little develop type 2 diabetes. The conventional course of action is then to regularly watch blood sugar levels with a monitor and take daily shots of insulin, the hormone normally produced by the pancreas to process sugars, but that is lacking in diabetics. But by eliminating processed foods loaded with highly refined sugars, eating lots of whole, organic foods, and getting regular exercise to maintain healthy muscle and fat levels, diabetes can actually get their bodies back on track to where they can once again naturally produce their own insulin, and even stop having to inject themselves with insulin every day.
- 10 Immune Boosting Flu Shot Alternative [news]
- Pharmacies have already begun promoting walk-in flu shots for the "flu season". The late and early months of each year seem to be when more of us catch colds and come down with the flu. So what measures can you take to ensure you are not sidelined with nagging colds or a debilitating flu episode? This article will give you nine easy tips, with probably the most important last. There you'll also be able to access a Health Ranger video with Mike Adams, which convincingly debunks the concept of "flu season".
- Physical Fitness Could Have a Positive Effect On Eye Health [news]
- Physical activity may be what the doctor orders to help patients reduce their risk of developing glaucoma. According to a recently published scientific paper, higher levels of physical exercise appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), an important risk factor for glaucoma.
- Twists and turns that make a difference [news]
- It has the latest fitness equipment, from a Cybex training circuit to stationary Expresso Cycles with video screens that let you bike virtually through a bucolic countryside. It holds classes in yoga, Pilates, boot camp and the hottest exercise trend, Zumba. And it offers personal training, massage therapy and a variety of health screenings. Yet it's not a glitzy mirror-wall health club aimed at fitness-minded singles. In fact, its business has nothing to do with fitness...
- Elderly Exercising Can Reduce Falls And Injury [news]
- Elderly women are at high risk of hip fractures and costly hip replacement procedures. However, a new September 27th JAMA journal article appearing in Archives of Internal Medicine, states that improvements in gait strength and balance, achieved in the comfort of home can aid in prevention for these high risk patients.
- Where it Hurts isn't where the Problem is [news]
- Traditionally when our clients/patients have come in to see us with sore spots we’ve assessed the sore spots and treated the sore spots to make them go away. This assumes that the cause and the symptom are one in the same, an assumption that this article will show, is not one we can make. David Liow uses two patients to demonstrate the point that where it hurts isn’t where the problem is.
- Movement Analysis and Motor Control Training for the Lumbar Spine [news]
- Back pain can be caused by trauma but frequently it is insidious, recurrent and related to uncontrolled movement patterns. Uncontrolled movement patterns are motor control deficits. It is important to understand the difference between strength deficits and control deficits. A person may have good strength in individual muscle groups but may be unable to control rotation across the lumbo-pelvic region, for example, when walking or carrying an object in one hand. Or they may lose control of their lumbar spine when they incur a flexion or extension load on the spine, despite displaying reasonalble individual muscle strength. Assessing control of these movements then correcting deficits is essential to address these problems.
- Is there a Barefoot Running Controversy? [news]
- The controversy over barefoot running has existed for a very short time but the interest in barefoot running is not new. I believe that the controversy over barefoot running is mostly a cyberspace phenomenon and wouldn't exist without the internet. This is because the bulk of the people who claim to be the "purveyors of truth" on the matter, post blogs based on very little fact and can easily flood the internet with their opinions.
- Hitting Hard on the Heels May Hit Hard on the Bones [news]
- Stress fractures are amongst the most frequently diagnosed injuries in athletes. Some reports suggest that the rate of tibial stress fracture could be as high as 33 – 55% of all diagnosed stress fractures. Stress fractures occur when sub maximum strain is applied to the bone at a frequency that normal repair processes of osteoclasts and osteoblasts can’t handle.
- Treating Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Fatigue Naturally [news]
- The easy, relaxed lifestyle experienced by our ancestors no longer exists, and we're not even aware of how much stress we're under. The problem? "Our lifestyles have changed, but our bodies haven't,"
- Is hunger all in the mind? [news]
- Feeling peckish? Never quite satisfied by low-calorie, healthy snacks? Your hunger may have as much to do with what's in your head as it does with what's on your plate, according to a new study by Yale University.
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