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Even though most of us celebrated a quiet few weeks over the holidays this year, the types of food shared probably remained the same- lots of treats and high calorie dishes. Add to that the incredible stress and anxiety this particular season held. The result is that higher seasonal weight gains have been reported than… Continue reading 20 Diet-Free Ways to Lose Weight
It seems we are always tied to some type of device- a phone, computer, tablet, TV, or e-reader. They are a constant part of our lives. There’s no question they have changed how we work, interact, and communicate. New evidence shows they also impact our weight. Before the advent of electricity we all awoke to… Continue reading Light Impacts Body Weight
Processed foods are addictive. That really doesn’t come as a surprise to most of us. It’s the food we usually crave and turn to when we we’ve had a bad day, need immediate satisfaction or don’t want to take the time to prepare a healthy alternative. We usually equate this with a lack of willpower… Continue reading Processed Foods Are Addictive
Belly fat may be a better indicator of overall health and potential death from all causes. You’re in danger if there’s more than 35 inches for women around the abdomen or 40 inches for men. So the big question is, how to get rid of it? Unfortunately just adding crunches won’t work. Don’t get me… Continue reading How To Lose Belly Fat
According to a new study published this September in the journal BMJ, the bigger our waistlines grow, the higher the risk of death from all causes. But it’s belly fat in particular that is associated with an average of increase in mortality of 11%. This is regardless of your overall body fat content or BMI (body… Continue reading How Excess Belly Fat Impacts Overall Wellness