Why do we do it?
Why do we weigh ourselves as a measure of success when we're looking to trim down?
Well, it's an easy measure - and what you can't measure, you can't change...
But it turns out, this isn't the most effective way to gauge your success - and can actually demotivate you.
Keep reading to find out what to do instead... Focus on converting your white fat to brown fat...
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The study, run by the European Society of Cardiology, questioned 250 men on their diets and assessed each participant for testosterone levels, fitness levels, erectile dysfunction, blood flow and arterial stiffness. Study finds Mediterranean diet is best for men's health...
The study found that participants who followed the Mediterranean diet more closely had better blood flow and higher te... ››› Read more
With the days becoming shorter and the weather chilling, you know there's going to be a higher concentration of cold and flu bugs around...
And with the relaxing of the use of the mask, they'll be spreading from person to person like a wildfire...
So, be sure to have your vitamin C and zinc supplements handy this winter... aaand the ingredients for hearty chicken soup!
In fact - you could... ››› Read more
Sweeteners are meant to help you shed unwanted kilos, but they have featured in the news for years for all the wrong reasons...
Among these are obesity (can you believe it?!), type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease...
And while there have been reports of a potential link to cancer, the studies haven't been conclusive... Until now. You could be at increased risk of cancer if you consume a... ››› Read more
To check if your sugar levels are high (even if you don't have diabetes), your doctor may do an A1C test.
It's an easy finger prick test that doesn't require you to fast before the test so it's convenient.
If your results come back in the 5.7% and 6.4% range, you could be pre-diabetic, and anything over 6.5% could mean you're diabetic.
But it's important that you know which factors influ... ››› Read more
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia that affects older people, but it's difficult to accurately diagnose until the disease is in an advanced stage.
But there are two signs that could give you a clue that Alzheimer's may be at play, take a look below... Two early "symptoms" to look out for that could spell Alzheimer's...
It's common for Alzheimer's patients to have e... ››› Read more
I'm not great at taking tablets - but when I know they're doing me good, it's worth the little trouble...
Vitamins and minerals give your body that extra help it needs when it can't make or absorb important nutrients for your health...
And these four vitamins I'm about to tell you about are essential to fortify your health after 40... If you don't take any other supplements - consider t... ››› Read more
Firstly, research shows that sleep plays a critical role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
According to one study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, if you get less than six hours of shut-eye on most nights, you're three times more likely to have elevated blood sugar levels.
Experts say the best strategy to improve your sleep and keep your blood sugar levels steady is to hit t... ››› Read more
Herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow at home. You don't need a large space, and by having herbs on tap, you'll be able to pick them fresh for all of your juices, smoothies, tea, salads and other dishes.
Below is a list of my top 10 healing herbs and their medicinal properties... Ten herbs for natural healing that you can grow yourself...
#1: Basil
Basil leaves contain essential... ››› Read more
It's one of the most devastating conditions that robs millions of their precious eyesight.
Find out below how in many cases glaucoma is actually a symptom and not an isolated condition - and how treating that underlying health problem, you could save your eyesight... A hidden cause of glaucoma...
Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside the eyeball rises. If it rises high enough, it can caus... ››› Read more