‘LOW-FAT’ foods can contain a similar number of calories as the standard versions and might have more sugar. A new study found three-in-five consumers eat low-fat and light foods several times a week thinking they are a healthier option. But a “snapshot sample” of 12 products labelled as low-fat, reduced and light found some minimal […]
Read moreEctomorph An ectomorph is a typical skinny guy. Ectos have a light build with small joints and lean muscle. Usually ectomorphs have long thin limbs with stringy muscles. Shoulders tend to be thin with little width. Typical traits of an ectomorph: Small delicate frame and bone structure Classic hardgainer Flat chest Small shoulders […]
Read moreGetting a good night’s sleep is just as important as diet and exercise when trying to lose weight, Canadian scientists have claimed. A variety of studies suggest that getting at least seven hours’ sleep every night can significantly improve the chance of losing weight while on a diet. There is a growing body of evidence […]
Read moreOne of the most common questions I get is how to lose belly fat. Belly fat is actually the most dangerous type of fat besides aesthetics, large waist lines are indicators of disease-disease-disease. It takes more than just crunches! We start to gain weight in our midsection when our cortisol levels spike. Stress is […]
Read moreIf you’re exercising to lose weight, you’re more likely to feel full if your workout routine features aerobic exercise over resistance training, according to a study published in the journal Metabolism. In the study, Australian researchers divided overweight, sedentary men into three groups. One group did aerobic workouts three times a week for 12 weeks, one did […]
Read moreHaving a stressful job increases the chance of a heart attack, even among those who take good care of their health, a UK-led study has found. Having a stressful job with little autonomy raises the risk of a heart attack by almost a quarter, compared to having a job that is less demanding, according to […]
Read moreNearly half of fat people are just as healthy as slim people – and at no more risk of developing heart problems or cancer, researchers claim. Doing exercise can offset the dangers of being obese, the researchers found.The study – which is the largest of its kind – abolishes the notion that obesity automatically leads […]
Read moreLIVING a healthy lifestyle into old age can extend your innings by up to six years, research has shown. Until now it has not been clear whether factors such as being overweight, smoking and excessive drinking make a difference to people aged 75 or more. The 18-year Swedish study of almost 2,000 older individuals indicates […]
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