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In a previous post I talked about how too little sleep may be the missing piece in the puzzle for weight loss. Especially if you've tried everything else. So the opposite may sound like the answer. Get all the sleep you can, and poof, the weight will come off. Makes some sense. At least while… Continue reading Sleeping Too Much Causes Weight Gain
I've discussed the serious consequences of sitting and a sedentary lifestyle. When you sit, you use less energy. Even standing or moving can help. Over the past decade, the average daily sitting time has increased by roughly an hour, to about eight hours for U.S. teens and almost 6 1/2 hours for adults, according to… Continue reading 15 Ways To Lose Weight Even When Most Of The Day Is Spent Sitting
Being overweight can affect your heart, lungs, joints, and cause diabetes and strokes, just to name a few areas of concern. Now we're learning it can be bad for your brain, too. Recent research offers a stunning new possibility that brain injury may be a consequence of eating a typical American diet high in fats.… Continue reading Being Overweight Can Impact Brain Function
Genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and adaptation. Obesity is no exception. Yet relatively little is known regarding the specific genes that contribute to obesity and the scale of so-called “genetic environment interactions” - the complex interplay between our genetic makeup and our life experiences. Does genetics play a role in obesity? Obesity… Continue reading How Much Does Genetics Impact Weight?
Using dumbbells while on a stability ball instantly adds a new element to the exercise. This week's variety of exercise is a simple bent over, one-arm row while on a stability ball. Grasp a dumbbell in one hand and position yourself so the exercise ball is under your stomach and hips. You'll know the ball… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: One-Arm Dumbbell Row With An Exercise Ball