When Jenny Irons joined a body-slimming club to support her sister, she never expected the diet and exercise to transform her own life—a life that has now been thoroughly changed. Almost 240 pounds (approx. 109 kg) lighter, Jenny is no longer depressed and hiding behind baggy clothes. Furthermore, she’s even ready to look for love. Jenny,…
Lonely Care Worker Ditches Comfort Food, Sheds 240 Pounds, Would ‘Love to Start Dating’
Herbs to Boost Immunity—Deliciously
Immunity takes on increased importance in the midst of COVID-19, cold winter days, and cold and flu season. Luckily, food can play an integral and delicious role in boosting our ability to fight disease. A nutrient-poor diet increases our susceptibility to illness. While no one food can improve the health of a person with inadequate…
Coffee Boosts Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Does coffee help you get through the day? If so, you may be poised to live a longer, healthier life thanks to these truly magical beans. Coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverages, is revealing a range of potential health benefits. Loaded with antioxidants, coffee has been shown to imbue anti-inflammatory properties and disease protection…
Classical Music Could Upgrade Your Exercise Playlist
For many people, an essential part of any exercise regime is the music that accompanies it. Whether you’re a runner, a rower, or a bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you have a favorite selection of tunes and some headphones to help you through. The right choice of music can inspire, energize and provide much needed…
Can an Onion a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
Onions have a long history of medicinal use. Many experts believe that the first onions appeared in Central Asia. Most agree the vegetable has been cultivated for nearly 5,000 years and might be one of the first cultivated crops since they are easy to grow and transport, and have a long shelf life. Gaius Plinius…
The Fad Diets Popular in the 20th Century
Fad diets certainly aren’t a 21st-century obsession. In fact, they were also a popular way for people throughout the 20th century to slim down and improve their health. Though much has changed since then—including what we know about dieting and weight loss—many of the popular fad diets we follow today share similarities with those followed…
How COVID Made 2020 the Year of the E-Bike
Walking and cycling gained a higher profile than ever in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Governments around the world encouraged individuals to go on foot or take their bikes where possible instead of using crowded public transport and invest in widescale cycling infrastructure to help them do so. In the United Kingdom, the…
Kidney Toxins Created by Meat Consumption
A diet rich in animal-sourced foods like meat, eggs, and cheese can contribute to heart disease, stroke, and death through a biochemical process that clogs arteries with plaque. Atherosclerosis is the formal term for plaque collecting on and hardening the arterial walls. Animal foods increase the production of an atherosclerosis-inducing substance called Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). With the…
Vigorous Exercise Brings Additional Health Benefits
There are lifestyle choices you make each day that are foundational to your overall health and wellness. Exercise is one of those choices. Data from two recent studies showed even short bursts of exercise can affect your metabolism, and vigorous exercise could reduce your risk of all-cause mortality. Our ancestors naturally stayed fit as they…
Korean Superfood May Reduce Body Fat
Fermented foods such as kimchi may be one key to preventing obesity. A June 2020 study evaluated whether the Lactobacillus sakei bacteria derived from the Korean side dish can cause weight loss in obese individuals, with promising results. Obesity is one of the most visible public health problems around the world today, yet it also…
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