There’s new evidence that consuming fructose worsens the effects of high-fat diets like keto by hurting the liver’s ability to burn fat. Studying fructose For a new study on the effects of fructose, researchers from Harvard Medical School separated mice into six groups, including: Group 1: Mice who ate a regular diet Group 2: Mice … Continue reading Study: Fructose Worsens Effects of Keto
Researchers in France have found that excessive exercise may not just hurt your body, but also your brain. How too much exercise affects your brain Among endurance athletes, there’s something called “overtraining syndrome” that’s caused by too much intensive training. But a new study has found that exercise can fatigue your neural circuitry, specifically cognitive … Continue reading Excessive Exercise May Hurt Decision-Making Abilities
Although diabetics have a greater risk of developing atherosclerosis, a new study indicates that “good” cholesterol may help fight it. Studying diabetes and atherosclerosis Scientists from New York University School of Medicine wanted to know if increasing HDL levels (also known as “good” cholesterol) could help fight atherosclerosis in diabetics. They decided to focus on … Continue reading Diabetics Can Fight Atherosclerosis With Cholesterol
The keto diet has taken the country by storm, but not everyone who tries it will lose weight. Here are some of the most common reasons that keto might not be shrinking your stomach. 1. You’re eating foods with maltitol. For the most part, sugar alcohols are allowed on the keto diet, but maltitol isn’t … Continue reading 6 Reasons You May Not Lose Weight on Keto
It’s hard to believe that eating something high in calories can help prevent weight gain, but that’s exactly what new research indicates about nuts. Adding to the findings of two 2018 studies that found that nuts help prevent weight gain, a new study published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health found several weight-related … Continue reading Trying to Drop a Few Pounds? Nuts Can Prevent Weight Gain
Is there really a trick to choosing winter boots? Don’t you just try them on and buy them if they fit? While sizing is certainly important when picking out a pair of winter boots, there are other factors, including style, comfort, price, and function. Here are some tips to help you make the best decision. … Continue reading Winter Fashion: Choosing Winter Boots
Do you feel guilty eating red meat due to all the warnings about cancer, cardiovascular problems and even premature death? Well, there’s good news. New guidelines say eating red meat may not be as bad as once thought. Why was there a reevaluation? An independent research group, the NutriRECS (Nutritional Recommendations Consortium), issued the new … Continue reading Red Meat May Not Be So Bad After All
Losing a little weight within the first few years of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may be all it takes to send it into remission, according to new research. How much weight loss? A team of scientists from Cambridge looked at the data from 867 men and women between the ages of 40 and 69 … Continue reading Diabetes Remission Possible With 10% Weight Loss
Although plaid pants made an appearance on the runways this year, not every guy is ready to make such a bold fashion statement. Some men like the look of plaid but prefer it in bite-sized chunks to add a bit of lumberjack masculinity rather than commit to a trend that may be obscure next year. … Continue reading Fall Fashion: Tips for Wearing Plaid
Muscle loss is a common concern with both men and women as they age and it’s been linked to fractures, falls and disability. But new research on mice indicates that gut microbes may be a factor in regulating muscle mass and function, providing a potential opportunity to address the problem. Examining the loss of strength … Continue reading Gut Microbes Might Fight Muscle Loss As You Age
