It turns out that when it comes to diet, both the low fat and the low carb crowd both have science on their side. A new study says that “a diet that is high in fat and in sugar actually switches on genes that ultimately cause our bodies to store too much fat” by activating our Kappa Opioid Receptors.The press release goes on to tell us that “Most immediately, this research provides more proof that high-fat and high-sugar diets should be avoided.”
Archive for November, 2009
No One Can Eat Just One
On November - 30 - 2009Comments Off on No One Can Eat Just One
Physical Activity Protects Against Ischemic Stoke
On November - 27 - 2009Comments Off on Physical Activity Protects Against Ischemic Stoke
A study published in this week’s issue of the journal Neurology shows not only that physical activity can reduce the risk of stroke in the elderly, but that the intensity of the exercise does matter. Furthermore, the protection goes beyond the impact that exercise would have on patients’ diabetes, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure levels! (Here’s a no registration required version of the story).
Why the big get bigger
On November - 25 - 20091 COMMENT
It’s a problem that has plagued thousands if not millions of dieters: “How come it’s so much harder for me to lose weight than some other people? And when I do get it off, how come it’s so easy for me to gain it back?” It turns out scientists have been asking that question too, and they are beginning to have some answers.
Exercise Motivation
On November - 23 - 20091 COMMENT
Every day I see people who are either trying to start an exercise program and just can’t get going. And then I see others who are, despite their best efforts, falling off the exercise wagon. All these people start out well with the best intentions, but somewhere things go awry.
No matter whether your problem is getting started or keeping going, here are some tips that can help you:
How to Cure a Pain in the Neck at Work
On November - 20 - 2009Comments Off on How to Cure a Pain in the Neck at Work
Every job has its own unique hazards. One hazard of desk jobs is neck pain. This may seem trivial, but pain in the workplace is estimated to account for 1 out of every 4 sick days an employee takes, and costs employers not just millions of dollars, but billions of dollars. The American Physiological Society has recently published a study on reducing neck pain in office workers.