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Health benefits and drawbacks of Atkins diet
A recent research study conducted by the North American Association for the Study of Obesity showed that Atkins dieters cut their normal daily caloric intake by 1,000 calories while following the Atkins plan. Additional research has shown that during the ongoing weight loss phase, Atkins dieters consumed only 1500 calories a day on average, much less than their previous caloric intake. Furthermore, in the research study presented in The Annals of Internal Medicine above, scientists found that in both the low-fat diet group and in the Atkins diet group, calorie consumption was reduced as compared to the participant's previous diets. More →
Profile of the Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease that develops when the body does not produce enough insulin and does not efficiently use the insulin it does produce. Type 2 diabetes is often linked with obesity and may be delayed or controlled with diet and exercise. Obesity and physical inactivity are two risk factors for type 2 diabetes. More →
Influence of the exercises to people's heart
Physical inactivity is a risk factor for heart disease. Overall, heart disease is almost twice as likely to develop in inactive people than in those who are more active. Regular physical activity (even mild to moderate intensity) can help reduce your risk of heart disease. In fact, burning calories through physical activity may help you lose weight or stay at your desirable weight – which also helps lower your risk of heart disease. More →
Researchers found obesity gene
UK researchers have discovered a commonly occurring gene variant that may explain why some people become overweight while others do not. A person with two copies of the FTO variant is likely on average to weigh 3 kilos (6.6 pounds) more than a person who does not have the FTO variant at all, and if they have only one copy they are likely on average to weigh 1.2 kilos (2.6 pounds) more. More →
Exercise melts body fat
The leading experts now recommend that people who want to lose weight start increasing their physical activity. To avoid getting fatter over time, increase your metabolism by exercising regularly. More →
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