Is BMI an Obsolete Measure?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that implies health risks. It has now reached epidemic proportions. [...]
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Are You Turning Your Child Into an Emotional Eater?
If a mother reaches for cakes, chocolates or other snacks when she’s feeling down, her children could become emotional eaters as well. Kids’ chances of becoming [...]
Can Certain Foods Stave Off Dementia?
Walnuts can improve cognitive function. Blueberries can boost memory. Fish oil supplements can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. You may have noticed these buzzy [...]
What’s the Best Way to Start Running?
As simple as running may be, it certainly isn’t easy. Especially when you’re a beginner. ‘You have to start where you are, not where you think you should be,’ says [...]
What’s the Best Time for Intermittent Fasting?
The intermittent fast It has become a very recurring activity among all those who want to lose weight because it consists of abstaining from food consumption for a [...]
Is Fasting Actually Effective for Weight Loss?
Some research has hinted that eating within certain windows, aka intermittent fasting or IF, might align better with our circadian rhythms and may improve blood [...]
What Are the Biggest Threats to Our Health in 2022?
The most well-known part of Passover is the ten plagues. Lice and frogs probably don’t scare you too much, but these days many of us are dealing with one or more common [...]
How Many Steps Do I Need a Day for Weight Loss?
Walking is one of the easiest ways to start fitting more activity into your day. But can it actually help you lose weight? Well, maybe, depending on how you do it. “If [...]
Looking for High-Protein Foods to Help You Lose Weight?
The first step to losing weight is rethinking your diet. “Weight loss comes down to energy balance—meaning you have to consistently burn more calories than [...]
Are Chemicals in Everyday Products Spurring Obesity?
Many years ago, endocrinologist and medical doctor Robert Lustig had a patient, a 5-year-old girl, who was suffering from obesity. Unable to determine the cause of her [...]
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