_ Weight Loss Back to Basics: Counting Calories By Jane Farrell article Despite all the diet strategies out there, weight management still comes down to the calories you take in versus those you burn off. Fad diets may promise you that avoiding carbs or eating a mountain of grapefruit is the secret to weight loss, but it's really all about calories. CALORIES: FUEL FOR YOUR BODY Calories are the energy in food. Your body has a constant demand for energy and uses the calories from food to keep functioning. Energy from calories fuels your every action, from fidgeting to marathon running.
_ Aging Well Genes That Protect Against Frailty By Sondra Forsyth article Frailty is a common condition associated with old age, characterized by weight loss, weakness, decreased activity level and reduced mobility, which together increase the risk of injury and death. Yet, not all elderly people become frail. Some remain vigorous and robust well into old age. The question remains: Why?
_ How Safe Are Your Dietary Supplements? By Jane Farrell article WeΓÇÖre bombarded daily by commercials that promise everything from weight loss to sexual fulfillment if we just buy the dietary supplement theyΓÇÖre advertising. But how do we know whether the substance is safe, let alone effective? Here, experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outline what you should know about these supposed curatives:
_ Exercise What You Need to Know About Exercise As You Get Older By Sondra Forsyth article By Soriyya Bawa While exercise and weight loss are both important elements of any anti-aging regimen, many seniors worry that the risks outweigh the potential benefits. Exercise at an older age means risking serious injury due to falling, injuring the ligaments of the knee, and other forms of musculoskeletal injuries; the risk is even greater if the person is obese. However, a recent study has found that the benefits from exercise at an older age, and the subsequent weight loss, far exceed any possible risk of injury.
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Weight Loss Eating Prunes Helps Pare Off Pounds By Jane Farrell article Your mother may have made you eat prunes keep you ΓÇ£regularΓÇ¥ but now thereΓÇÖs another reason to add those dried plums to your diet. Researchers at the University of Liverpool in the UK have found that eating prunes as part of a weight control diet can improve weight loss.
The Best Nutrition for Cancer Patients By Jane Farrell article Nutritional support for cancer patients is more crucial than many of us realize. In fact, an estimated 20 to 40 percent of cancer patients die from malnutrition-related causes. In some ways, that is unfortunately not surprising, given the side effects that usually occur with chemotherapy or radiation. But, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), even just a 5 percent weight loss in a month can decrease a patient’s tolerance for treatment, or can alter their treatment plan.
_ Type 2 Diabetes What to Know About Diabetes Mellitus By Jane Farrell article Diabetes mellitusΓÇöoften shortened to just ΓÇ£diabetesΓÇ¥ΓÇöis one of the most common diseases in the world, affecting more than 8% of … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Bariatric Surgery and Cancer By Jane Farrell article Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery may have a surprising ΓÇô and welcome ΓÇô side effect, according to a new study. Just 4% … Read More→
_ Top 7 recommendations for New Year's Fitness Resolutions By Jane Farrell article Physician involvement. Speak with a physician prior to beginning a new exercise routine and/or altering your diet. If there are any … Read More→
_ Advances in Breast Augmentation: Know What to Expect By Jane Farrell article Cultural expectations change, particularly when it comes to the female body. Millions of women have embraced an active lifestyle in … Read More→
_ Think Twice Before Your Tummy Tuck: The Abdomen is the Best Donor Site for Natural Tissue Breast Reconstruction By Jane Farrell article Every year, hundreds of thousands of women undergo surgical procedures to reshape their abdomens. For many, diet and exercise cannot … Read More→
_ Neurology The Brain and "Eating Just Enough" By Jane Farrell article The brain plays a critical role in controlling body weight. It signals when to eat and when to stop. Not … Read More→
_ Cosmetic Surgery Emerging from the Pandemic: What Can a ΓÇ£Mommy MakeoverΓÇ¥ Do for Me? By Jane Farrell article Re-emerging from months of isolation isn’t as easy as many thought it would be. Despite the disorientation and sense of … Read More→
_ Colon Cancer: Which Test is Best for You? By Jane Farrell article The evidence is clear – screening for colorectal cancer may save your life. Today, more and more people are choosing … Read More→
_ Seven Secrets to Medication Savings By Jane Farrell article Anyone looking to save on medication costs, and that is probably you if you are reading this article, has seen … Read More→
_ Can Psoriasis Affect More Than Your Skin? By Jane Farrell article Studies show that psoriasis, a skin disease with red, scaly and itchy patches, increases the risk of developing other medical … Read More→
_ Digestive Health The Truth about Gut Trouble By Jane Farrell article Everyone has pain or discomfort in their gut occasionally. Maybe you ate something that didnΓÇÖt agree with you. Or you … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Some Dietary Supplements and How to Choose Wisely By Sondra Forsyth article In our society of ever-increasing health consciousness, many people are exercising more, going vegan, drinking less, quitting smoking, and shying … Read More→