6 Surprising Health Benefits of Roller Skating Most people consider roller skating to be an old-fashioned – outdated pastime. Roller rinks were all the range in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. But they disappeared or have been replaced by now, right? Not at all! Thanks to their many health benefits, roller skating, and rollerblading have seen a comeback among Americans, young and old. While many rinks have re-opened, people still enjoy performing this fun and healthy activity outdoors. If you want to switch up your exercise regimen, consider adding roller…
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Top Ingredients Used in Weight Loss Supplements
Top Ingredients Used in Weight Loss Supplements Weight loss can be a tedious task. At times, exercise and caloric restriction doesn’t seem to be enough to help you shed pounds. Thus, weight loss supplements get hyped up due to claims that they can fill in the weight loss gap where calorie restriction and exercise fall short. However, there is also ongoing controversy surrounding weight loss supplements and their effectiveness. Weight loss supplements come with their risks, and if abused, they could lead to serious health problems. This article takes…
Obesity May Increase Risk of Deadly Stroke, According to Research
Obesity Increases Risk of Stroke, According to Research May is National Stroke Awareness Month Stroke is one of the top 5 causes of death in the United States for both men and women. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Each year, Americans suffer nearly 800,000 strokes, and of those, about 610,000 are the first attack. The remaining 185,000 are recurrent strokes. Every year, about 140,000 people in the U.S. die from a stroke. That translates to about 1 in 20 deaths or one death…
Mushrooms May Help Burn Fat and Boost Weight Loss
Mushrooms May Help Burn Fat and Boost Weight Loss Mushrooms are widely used for food and medicine because they are nutrient-rich and have medicinal properties. This article will detail their potential advantages in weight loss and fat burning. According to a 2018 report that analyzed several studies, edible mushrooms may have an anti-obesity effect on the body. They contain bioactive compounds, antioxidants, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Edible mushrooms also have fiber and hold water, keeping a person satiated longer, thus reducing overeating. According to Peter…
Why You Should Eat Healthy Fat to Burn Fat and Lose Weight
The Benefits of Consuming Healthy Fat for Fat Loss and Overall Health While we often don’t think of it this way, fat is quite an essential nutrient. It is one of three macronutrients our bodies need to function optimally (the other two are carbohydrates and protein). Dietary healthy fat supplies the body with fatty acids. Fatty acids are essential to vitamin absorption, healthy skin, growth, and bodily function regulation. In addition, healthy fats burn fat and build muscle. What Science Has to Say About Fat In general, health…
Exercise Burns Fat, Boosts the Immune System and Much More!
Exercise Burns Fat, Boosts Immune System, and Much More! Health experts encourage exercise to keep us in shape, but exercise is more than just losing weight and getting in shape! This article examines how exercise affects your body and mind. Several types of exercise like cardio, yoga, calisthenics, weightlifting, and others affect different body parts. Regardless of the form of exercise, they all play an essential role in maintaining the health of the body. Let’s look at some of the benefits of exercise: Weight Loss: A widely known function and benefit…
11 Supplements that Could Fight Intense Sugar Cravings
11 Supplements that Fight Intense Sugar Cravings Sugar addictions and cravings can make it challenging to adopt a healthy eating lifestyle. Eliminating unnecessary excess sugar from the diet and curbing cravings may seem like a monumentally challenging task, but it is achievable. Several supplements may help reduce sugar cravings. Listed below are a few of the supplements that may help reduce or prevent sugar cravings. L-TRYPTOPHAN: L-tryptophan is an amino acid that might help overcome sugar cravings. When a person consumes sugar-laden products, serotonin, one of the “happy…
6 Common Mistakes That Make Us Pack on the Pounds … Again
6 Common Mistakes We Make That Lead to Weight Regain With the New Year now in full effect, many of us will embark on another attempt to lose weight. How can we avoid another year of potential disappointment? Keep reading! Losing weight is one of those things that we all try now and again. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us underestimate just how difficult it can be to stick to a diet, resist unhealthy fatty foods (most of the time), and introduce an exercise routine into our busy lives.…
Don’t Wait Until New Year’s to Start Losing Weight. Start Now.
Setting New Year’s Resolutions – Kick Off Your New Year’s Weight Loss Goals in December! Every year we make new year’s resolutions and plans for ourselves. Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle is a common resolution. Unfortunately, a research study from the University of Scranton revealed that a staggering 92% of people fail to reach their New Year’s resolution goals. So how can you kick off the new year with a healthier lifestyle and keep it up? There are some general tips and tricks, but the best time for your…
Does Obesity Age the Body Faster? According to Research, Yes
What Is Obesity? Obesity is a common medical condition in which a person carries too much body fat for their sex and height. It is a worldwide health concern because of the environmental, lifestyle, physiological, and genetic factors that contribute to it. BMI (body mass index) indicates whether a person is obese or not, and a BMI of 30 or more indicates obesity. How Does Obesity Speed up Aging? Based on supporting research, we can affirmatively say that obesity leads to a form of premature aging. Obesity speeds up the…