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Obesity increases the risk of developing dementia

Obesity increases the risk of developing dementia, according to the latest research from the University College London. According to the Alzheimer’s Association: Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough […]

by December 1, 2017
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Study finds that 90 percent of American men have excess fat

Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. But now a new study finds that 90 percent of American men have excess fat. Does your waist measure more than half of your height? If it does, you may be part of the “overfat” epidemic that is spreading across the […]

by July 25, 2017
What happens when you kick sugar for 10 days?

What happens when you kick sugar for 10 days?

Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. New research shows how much benefits 10 days without sugar really can provide. Let’s […]

by November 22, 2015
Why you should drink a glass of water before every meal

Why you should drink a glass of water before every meal

Water is life, and it is often taken for granted. Humans are made up of over 60 percent water. Blood is 92 percent water and the brain and muscles are 75 percent. In order for your body to function properly, it is important to replenish these fluids and drink water. […]

by September 3, 2015
Weight training sheds belly fat

Weight training sheds belly fat

Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that weight training sheds belly fat. The study showed that 20 minutes of daily weight training reduced age-related abdominal fat better than aerobic exercise. The best results were shown with a combination of aerobics and weight training. “Because aging is associated […]

by January 3, 2015