Synergy Health Centers Teams up to Fight Heart Disease During American Heart Month 2015

BOSTON, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synergy Health Centers, an emerging leader in skilled nursing care across the Northeast, honors February American Heart Month 2015 by raising awareness with ground-breaking cardiac care programs on treatment and prevention. According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and…

Precision medicine to prevent diabetes? Researchers develop personalized way to steer prevention efforts

Approach could help focus efforts on those who stand to gain most from drugs & lifestyle change, and could be used for other diseases ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- How can we keep more people from joining the ranks of the 29 million Americans already diagnosed with diabetes? What if we could tell…

Low Carb Diet Beats Low Fat Diet Once Again

Concerning course, you should certainly find excellent carbohydrates too. Remember as being you go high on with this that most it is remarkably reasonable to make a on something that do is most pertinent for further investigation. A turkey schnitzel. Once this happens, the metabolism stalls. When you primarily start a modest carb diet, they will…

Men and Women Turning to Post Bariatric Body Contouring after Weight Loss

Losing weight rapidly after bariatric surgery with Beverly Hills Physicians is an exciting step towards a happier, healthier life, but it can result in excess loose skin that patients can't exercise away. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients who receive weight loss surgery from the talented surgeons at Beverly Hills Physicians are typically thrilled…

New GMO Apples Don't Turn Brown [VIDEO]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week approved the sale of genetically modified apples that don’t turn brown when exposed to air. The apples, Artic Granny Smith and Artic Golden Delicious, are reportedly identical to conventional apples, aside from the fact that the gene which controls the browning process has been turned off. Artic apples will…

Why pot gives us the munchies

Chuck Bednar for redOrbit.com – @BednarChuck It's long been known that smoking pot gives people the munchies, but what about marijuana causes this uncontrollable urge to consume mass quantities of junk food? That's what a team of researchers from Yale University wanted to find out in a recently-published study. As the Los Angeles Times reported on…

The Science Of Willpower, Just In Time For Lent

I won’t order a side of chips and guacamole with my burrito. I won’t drink alcohol until the weekend. I won’t smoke anymore cigarettes. I won’t eat anymore cake. Each day we’re faced with decisions that affect our lives in real ways. Eating more than we should adds weight to our waists, and alcohol and cigarettes…

Obesity's Link To Inflammation May Unlock A Switch Responsible For Bad Fat

America isn’t the only country suffering from an obesity epidemic, and it’s sending researchers all over the world scrambling for an effective treatment solution to stop, or at the very least slow down, the increasingly dangerous health and financial crisis. Japanese researchers from Tokyo Medical University have found a key regulating switch that may just be…

A Dairy Aisle Dilemma: Which Milks Are The Healthiest?

The modern day milkman is carrying a very different basket of ingredients than he once did in our grandparents’ generation. Americans are reaching past the convention cow’s milk and into their grocery store coolers for popular nondairy milks made from almonds, cashews, coconuts, flax, hazelnuts, hemp, oats, rice, soy, and other derivatives. There’s something hip and…

How Your Body Would Change If You Stopped Smoking For 40 Days [INFOGRAPHIC]

Quitting smoking for even just 20 minutes can already have a positive effect on your body, from your lungs to your brain. But what if you chose to give up smoking for Lent? That’s right, 40 days and 40 nights of not smoking could actually be a good way to jumpstart your new tobacco-free life, and…

Hunger Makes Us Spend More, But Not Always On Food

Never go shopping hungry — not just grocery shopping but any kind of shopping. Hunger increases our biological intention to consume, and out of desperation the body manifests consumerism in one form or another. Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management recently decided to take a closer look at this psychology of an…

Nestle To Remove Artificial Food Dyes From Chocolate Candies

Chocolate bar giant Nestlé has agreed to remove all artificial dyes from its chocolate candies by the end of 2015, a move that many parents stand behind for their children’s health and well-being. They announced their next step will be to remove all artificial dyes from their product line. The Center for Science in the Public…

Your Brain Is A Sugar Hoarder

A new study into the diets of fruit flies could hold great potential for understanding the complexities of the human affinity for sugar. The modern brain is no match for the modern diet. Food has transformed from a source of fuel into a mindless obsession with taste, now steeped in the luxuries of refined sugars and…

Can Sleep Battle The Obesity Epidemic?

The link between diabetes and poor sleep quality has already been established, but new research digs a little deeper into that association and helps explain why sleep loss may lead to an increased risk of diabetes. The study, published in the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Diabetologia, found that sleep deprivation…

6 Ways Your Beer Belly Is Killing You... Softly

The days of chugging beers, doing keg stands, and playing beer pong may all be in the past, but its effects are just beginning to catch up with you. Your years of beer drinking have morphed your six-pack abs into a pot belly, and it ain't pretty. Beer doesn’t necessarily lead to belly fat. The consumption…

Dietary Guidelines Committee Focus on Eating Patterns with Plant Foods

Increasing Lean, Sustainable Protein Featured in Recommendations WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Dietary Guidelines scientific advisory committee once again finds plant-based protein foods, such as soyfoods, offer meal options that are low in saturated fat, cholesterol free and nutrient packed. The just-released Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) highlights dietary…

Dip a Stick is a Simple Test For Early Diabetes Detection

Revolutionary product provides highly accurate readings and is inexpensive, painless and easy to use. PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Allie Beatty knows all too well that early detection of diabetes can significantly reduce the risk of additional complications. "My diabetes was not diagnosed until I was an adult and I paid the price,"…

Soy-Based Shakes Help Lower Weight, Cholesterol

NEW YORK - For people trying to lose weight, new research suggests that soy-based liquid meal replacement shakes may be just as effective as intensive behavioral therapy and more effective than weight loss medications. "Using two meal replacements daily is one of the most effective ways of losing weight on your own," study author Dr. James…

Fast Metabolism - Lose Weight and Boost Metabolism With This...

1. Get clear on your ultimate weight-loss and metabolism goals. Be sure that your weight-loss goal is realistic and that your expected rate of weight loss is reasonable. If you are on a heath enhancing, nutritionally rich weight loss program you can expect to loss one to two pounds a week. Each body has its own…

Diet Doc Medical Weight Loss Plans Now Offers Unlimited Access to Experts Trained in Fast Weight Loss and Diet Foods to Be Healthy

Diet Doc's exclusive fast weight loss protocol and team of weight management experts now help patients discover delicious diet foods and learn how to quickly shed unwanted weight and be healthy. Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 10, 2013 Having a strong support center is imperative for helping Colorado residents begin to reach their fast weight loss goals…

Online Dieting And Supplements Prove Effective In Obesity Battle

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Jan. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- With the rise of technology and computer usage, many people who want to lose weight are turning to the Internet. The Internet is full of message boards, reviews, and people from all over the globe who can share a variety of information when it comes to losing weight.…

Group Hypnosis And Weight Loss

There is indeed a link between group hypnosis and weight loss. Medical breakthroughs have been discovered with the use of group hypnosis therapy among smokers which have led to studies associating hypnosis on the treatment of obese patients hoping to lose weight the natural way. Similar to therapy sessions for smokers, group hypnosis therapy for weight…

High milk diet 'may not cut risk of bone fractures'

Drinking lots of milk may not lower the risk of fracturing bones, a study suggests. The research showed women who drank more than three glasses a day were actually more likely to break bones than those who had less, BBC health reported. The researchers cautioned that their work only suggested a trend and should not be…

Author and Natural Health Expert Luiza Reingatch Announces the Release of Her New Book "Higher Nutrition"

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in a natural path to health and wellness may be at an all time high. "Higher Nutrition" is a new book from author and natural health expert Luiza Reingatch, focused on delivering high quality information regarding all areas of this timely and fascinating subject. The early response from…

Diet Can Alter Risk of Kidney Stones

Belying the common belief that calcium contributes to kidney stones, a new study of young women has found eating foods rich in this mineral may actually reduce the risk of getting the painful condition. Dietary calcium, whole grains and vegetables all appear to lower the chances you'll get kidney stones, while a high sugar intake may…

Omnivores vs. Herbivores: How Meat Affects Our Health

In meat-loving America, vegetarians are still trying to find their footing on the kitchen table. They’re usually viewed as the all-stars of health and gurus of how to lose weight, but how healthy is it really? Meat stands to divide people into two different groups, some carrying with them varying morals and in many cases misconceptions…

High calories, low health

Winter is a good season to hide the excess weight and feel free from the fear of getting on a scale. But everything changes when the winter gives way to the spring, a season that ignites the caprices of being an obese among those with a body like a rock guitar. If you want to be…

Food for thought: Chewing to stave off disease

Tokyo, Japan - Your grandmother was more correct than even she intuited when insisting you chew your food properly. According to clinical results from a leading Japanese dental researcher, the act of chewing well can have a profound impact on your physical and mental health, especially as you advance in years. Given the rapidly ageing population…

Global Obesity's End Starts With Improved Health Care System

As obesity is increasingly becoming a global epidemic, we must take a step back and reevaluate our methods in combating all factors that contribute to this disease. While diet and exercise are paramount in promoting a healthy lifestyle, a new study published online in The Lancet shows that changes to current policy and the environment of…

'Goodbye Fatness, Hello Gorgeous': How a N.J. woman went from size 26 to size 4

Lori Sweeney is half the woman today than she used to be. But she's never felt more whole. After spending much of her life overweight and enduring taunts from family members, peers and even colleagues, Sweeney, a former chemist, devised and stuck to a weight loss regimen. From 2007 to 2010, she shed 125 pounds and…

Could Bacon And Eggs Treat Seizures?

The fruit flies have done it again. Scientists have once again used the common lab insects known as Drosophila melanogaster to study the link between epilepsy and metabolism, by way of measuring fruit fly movement with inexpensive web-cams. The scientists, led by Dr. Daniel Kuebler, hypothesized that diet and metabolic defects could have an effect on…

No, Diet Coke Is Not Encouraging Drug Abuse

If only he'd heeded our warnings to avoid caffeinated beverages. You can always tell the difference between genuine concerns about drug use and anti-drug hysteria by how upset someone is at the possibility that someone, somewhere, might feel pleasure at something other than the righteous feeling you get when you eat a wholesome breakfast. Lindy West…

There Is No ‘Best’ Diet, So Eat Real Food And Not Too Much Of It

Every new diet makes the claim that it has an edge over the others. But does a “best diet” exist? According to U.S. News & World Report, the DASH diet ranks number one for best diets overall in 2014, followed by the TLC diet and the Mayo Clinic Diet. The Mediterranean diet, which has received plenty…

Vegetarian Diet Lowers Blood Pressure

A vegetarian diet can help lower your blood pressure. Japanese and American researchers sifted through data dating back to 1900 all the way up to 2013. Observational studies revealed that vegetarians have lower average systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to carnivores. Researchers say switching to a veggie diet is more cost-efficient than buying drugs to…

Celebs Take On Heart Health At NY Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of all women, more than all forms of cancers combined in terms of deaths. It manifests itself in women differently than it does in men, which makes it one of the silent killers. In order to bring awareness to the disease that’s killing more women than men today, an…

Keeping Full of Energy

Keeping Full of Energy A spring season for the spirit can be full of energy and new ideas. This is the perfect time to align with support to manifest the best of your desires while they are full of energy. Working with a spiritual partner can give you that clarity you need to bring your biggest…

Poll: Should the parents of obese children be fined?

Should the parents of obese children be fined? Lawmakers in Puerto Rico are mulling a contentious bill that aims to punish the parents of obese children, as The Washington Post reports. The proposed legislation, which was first introduced to the territory's senate last Monday, would hold parents accountable by identifying students who are obese, recommending diet…

Announcing Drink Your Carbs: A Diet Book For People Who Don't Want To Give Up Alcohol

Have you been told that the only way to lose weight is to stop drinking alcohol? A new book affirms this advice is dead wrong. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The definitive guide to losing weight without giving up alcohol is available today: Drink Your Carbs: eat. drink. sweat. REPEAT. Drink Your Carbs Contains:…

The Diet For People Who Don't Like Diets

Although restrictive diets help individuals lose weight, there’s one major problem: sticking with them. A recent study revealed that one doesn’t necessarily need to follow a complex diet plan in order to see improvements in overall health. The simple addition of more fiber brought about notable changes in study participants' health, and even better, researchers say…

6 Reasons To Drink Green Tea... Starting Today

The green miracle drink from China made its way long ago into the mugs of Americans all across the nation for its touted health benefits. From a weight loss aid to targeting pancreatic cancer, green tea has evolved into a medicinal drink that caters to a myriad of illnesses. The reality is there are surprising benefits…

Portage man drops 180 pounds through diet, exercise

PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) - Micah Adams watched his mother die from morbid obesity. He wasn't going to put his own kids through the same experience. When the Portage stay-at-home dad came to this realization, though, he already weighed 450 pounds. He looked into weight-loss surgery but found out he was too heavy even for that option.…

Arizonans Can Stick to Weight-Loss and Health Goals in New Year with Strategic Approach from Weight Loss Institute of Arizona

Registered Dieticians Provide Tips for Sustaining Resolutions PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As January ends, the hype of New Year's resolutions starts to fade with each day. The Weight Loss Institute of Arizona (WLIA) and its team of leading bariatric surgeons are experts for Valley residents seeking to lead healthier lives in 2015, with both…

Why Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?

If you’re one of the many women who struggle to see any tangible results even after busting your hump in the gym or watching every single calorie you consume, don’t feel alone. The myth that men lose weight faster than women is anything but a myth. The subtle differences between male weight loss and female weight…

Crash diets don't cut weight long term, German nutritionist warns

Saarbruecken, Germany (dpa) - Crash diets are not suited to long-term weight loss, a German nutritionist is warning. Georg Abel, a professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Saarbruecken, says a sharp reduction in calorie intake initially causes the body to burn its stores of carbohydrate glycogen, which is accompanied by water loss. Body fat…

Most Weight Loss "Breakthroughs" Offer Limited Help to People with Significant Weight Problems, Notes Beverly Hills Physicians

Chili peppers, fasting, and other highly touted new weight loss aids and techniques can't remotely match the proven effectiveness of weight loss surgery LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Some are wholly without merit and others have at least a kernel of scientific backing, but rarely a day goes by when the latest weight loss…

Botanic Choice Launches "Healthier Me Sweepstakes"

HOBART, Ind., Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 104-year old herbal supplement company, Botanic Choice, is again hosting another sweepstakes. Past contests have been a hit among customers who have expressed their interest strongly in participating in another sweepstakes for their chance to win. The " Healthier Me Sweepstakes" will offer 13 different prizes. Twelve randomly selected…

Belly Fat in Men Can Lead to Osteoporosis

Back in the day, it was believed that obese men were safe from bone loss, but more recent studies have shown that fat stored under the abdominal muscles actually decreases bone strength. So, although there is no association between a man's body mass and bone loss overall, researchers say that men with a ton of belly…

Rewiring the brain to help combat obesity

Chuck Bednar for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A pair of naturally occurring hormones could be a secret weapon in the battle against obesity, according to research published last week in the peer-reviewed journal Cell. The findings could provide new insight into the ways in which a person's brain regulates body fat, and could result in…

Bye Bye Baldness And Belly Bulge! New Discovery Could One Day Lead To Fat-Dissolving Cream

April Flowers for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online One of the challenges of growing older, especially for men, is the loss of hair and the growth of the midsection. Hair loss alone is a 3.5 billion dollar a year industry in the US, according to the American Hair Loss Association. A new study from the University…

HIIT workout for fat loss

HIIT workout for Fat Loss Hey guys! I'm going to list the awesome benefits of a HIIT workout AND at the bottom some sample HIIT workouts you can do at home! HIIT = metabolism boost and fat loss… know that! During a steady-state workout (when you move at the same pace for a certain amount of…

How Cold Weather Helps Us Lose Weight [VIDEO]

It has been one of the coldest, whitest winters in the U.S., with record lows, blizzards and plenty of snow. But instead of turning up the heat, or reaching for hot comfort food, go for a run outside. New research published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests that exercising in cooler conditions can help burn more…

Truly Fat Free

Truly Fat Free™ is simple to follow no-nonsense weight loss course. It will allow you to STOP wasting time with fad diets and finally lose weight for good. It cuts right through everything you've been taught about weight loss and shows you easy to use FAST-WORKING method that melts stubborn fat in days. Claim your Truly…

What Is ‘Brown Fat,’ And Why Is It Good For You?

There are two types of fat that most mammals have: brown fat and white fat. The latter is the common kind of fat you imagine that hugs your hips, thighs, and stomach; brown fat, or brown adipose tissue (BAT), is the good kind, and it’s usually found in small deposits lining the back or neck. Brown…

Healthy diet, yet struggling with heartburn?

I am well aware that foods rich in fats and oils attribute to heartburn; as well as even spicy foods (in my case I have to avoid too much chilli or curry powder). I have recently started suffering from heartburn and cannot explain the symptoms. i eat a healthy diet -lots of fruit and veg, whole…

Gluten-Free Foods Market Forecast 2015-2025

LONDON, February 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunities for Leading Companies Report Details The gluten-free foods market has seen dramatic growth over the past decade and its size is expected to double in the next 10 years. Visiongain predicts that growth in this market will gradually slow down but remain lucrative throughout the forecast period. There are…