Osteoporosis is a big issue for post-menopausal women Load-bearing physical activity before a meal can reduce risk of osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a serious health condition that diminishes quality of life and increases risk of fractures, especially of hip and thigh bones. Physical activity, properly applied, and nutrition can slow the rate of loss of bone…
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Olive Oil, Cardiovascular Health, and Mortality
Eating more olive oil predicts better cardiovascular health, lower mortality risk Aim for extra-virgin olive oil Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet. Observational studies and one randomized trial (the Lyon Diet Heart Study) suggest that a Mediterranean-style diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. A more recent randomized controlled trial (PREDIMED)…
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Physical Activity and Appetite Regulation
Physical activity helps control your appetite Being sedentary promotes more eating The famed Tufts University nutritionist Jean Mayer established the relationship between caloric intake, body weight, and physical work in a group of 213 mill workers in West Bengal, India. These workers engaged in a wide range of physical activity, from sedentary to very hard…
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The Perils of Visceral and Ectopic Fat
Visceral and ectopic versus subcutaneous body fat Aerobic xercise helps reduce visceral fat With fat, location matters. Visceral fat occurs within the abdominal cavity. Subcutaneous fat occurs just beneath the skin. Researchers used data from 3,001 participants in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring and Third-Generation cohorts to determine links between these two types of fat…
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