You see, most diets (incorrectly) assume certain things as true of the people following the program and thus often fail to mention them. These are factors which, if not in place, will prevent your…
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Study finds you can burn 140 calories in the bath
A nice hot bubble bath could be the key to weight loss. A study carried out by Nottingham Trent University found that it’s possible to burn around140 calories by simply having a bath. As…
Obesity-linked cancers on the rise in young adults
A sharp increase in the rate of obesity-linked cancers among young adults in the United States could foreshadow a reversal in the overall decline in cancer mortality, researchers warned Monday. In a sweeping study covering…
Why you should try a personal training session
By Melanie Chisnall Do you think personal training is a waste of time and money? For more than a decade, like many people I know, that’s all I believed it was. Until I finally gave…
Creative ways to add more fruit and veg to your diet
By Melanie Chisnall How much fresh produce do our bodies need? Ideally, a healthy diet or weight loss plan should include four to five portions of fruit and veggies every day. But eating the same…
How often should you weigh yourself?
Could weighing-in help you lose weight? A new study found that weight loss is related to how often individuals weighed themselves. So how often should you weigh in? Researchers analysed 2 838 weight measurements (up…
Bleeding risks may offset aspirin’s benefit vs heart disease
Should healthy people take aspirin to ward off heart disease? The notion has been controversial, and the medical advice mixed. But a review of scientific data on the topic Tuesday showed that any benefits are…
5 Reasons why chocolate CAN be part of your diet plan
By ATW Nutrition Coaching EVERYONE who knows about dieting tells you chocolate won’t help you reach your goals. But, who are we kidding? We crave it nonetheless don’t we? It’s SO GOOD! All the head-knowledge…
Age at first menstrual cycle linked to women’s heart disease risk
How menstruation age affects your risk of heart disease Women who had their first menstrual cycle at age 10 or younger, or age 17 or older, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease,…
Lentils with a side of rice: the save-the-world diet?
Coming to dining tables everywhere by 2050: porridge for breakfast, rice for lunch, a dinner of lentils and vegetables, and a single hamburger every few weeks, as a treat. Here is a rundown of the…