Tag: weight

Recent research published in the medical journal Lancet shows that significant weight loss can lead to remission of type 2 diabetes.

Canadian research shows that people who consume sweeteners are slightly more likely to gain weight, develop high blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and have more “cardiovascular events” (such as heart attacks) than people who do not use sweeteners.

Here are 7 habits to help you keep your weight under control over the long haul. One hint is to include food that you enjoy in your daily diet.

A research study on older women showed that women who performed weight lifting twice a week suffered less cerebral deterioration than women who did not.

A large study from Harvard showed that fruits are better than vegetables for helping keep weight under control, and we discuss which ones are best.

People working out with weights often focus more on moving the weight or what is happening around them, but this will not give them the best results. You need to use the power of your mind-body connection instead.

We offer the first four of 8 tips for healthy bones, including weight-bearing exercise, jumping, avoiding being too thin or drinking too much coffee.

To get best results from weight training, first warm up properly, then mentally concentrate on the specific muscle you are working, keep breathing and ensure your form and positioning is correct. Slowing down significantly on the negative (eccentric) motion helps protect against injury and leads to more rapid muscle growth.