Apple Or Pear - What Body Shape May Be Telling You
Where overweight people carry their extra weight – the waist or hips – can influence their risk of several disorders.
Research has shown that having an “apple-shaped” body, which means fat is mostly stored in the abdominal regions, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, several types of cancer, and probably other [...]
Being Normal Weight With High Body Fat Still At Risk For Heart Problems
Research from the Mayo Clinic has shown that over 50% of American adults considered to have normal body weight have high body fat percentages as well as heart and metabolic trouble. High body fat is considered to be over 20% for men and 30% for women.
The results of this research contradict the common belief [...]
Birth Rate May Have An Influence On Lifespan
Research at the Centre for Health and Society in Copenhagen has shown that low birth weight indicates an increased risk of dying early as an adult. An extra-heavy birth rate also indicates a greater risk.
Previous studies have revealed a connection between small birth weight and heart disease and diabetes risk. It has also [...]
Resveratrol and Wine - “French Paradox”?
Resveratrol has been touted as a miracle antioxidant and claimed to prevent cancer, delay the effects of aging, stimulate fat loss, improve athletic performance, and inhibit estrogen in men. It is found in red wine, grape skins, peanuts, and blueberries.
Resveratrol belongs to a class of polyphenolic compounds called stilbenes. Certain types of plants [...]
Either Exercise or Diet Can Lead to a More Youthful Heart
A Study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals that overweight people who lose a moderate amount of weight immediately show better heart health. This improvement in heart health occurs whether the weight is lost by eating less or exercising more.
The study involved a group of healthy, overweight but not [...]
Trans Fat Leads to Coronary Heart Disease
The Harvard School of Public Health Department of Nutrition reported that high consumption of trans fat, typically found in partially hydrogenated oils, has been linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
A Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study found that American women with the highest level of trans fat in [...]
