The Standard American Diet really is SAD. It’s bad for our brains and our mental health. However, there is a little good news, running can help prevent some of the negative effects.
Visceral Fat: The Hidden Factor Ageing Your Heart
Visceral fat may be increasing the age of our heart and blood vessels. New research from the UK shows how visceral fat increases blood vessel inflammation and heart age.
Why You Eat Less When You Exercise: The Science Explained
There is a common misconception that exercise increases your appetite. I have never found this to be true. Intense exercise reduces our appetite and now science can explain why.
Three ways home cooking improves your health
Cooking your own meals has many health benefits. It does take a little more time and planning, but the personal benefits are numerous. Here are three benefits of cooking from scratch.
Less is More
Eating less meat is generally recognized as a healthy way to reduce your risk of cancer. But less animal protein also has an environmental as well as health benefits. Switching to plant based options has many benefits.
One simple way to improve your sleep
Many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep, and we know how critical sleep is to our health. Until now only cognitive behaviour therapy was considered to be a long term solution, but there are four more ways to improve the quality of your sleep to get all the benefits.
It’s all in the timing.
Our bathroom habits can help us gauge our overall health. Regularity is important and maintaining regularity is easier with exercise and a high fibre diet.
Prevention is Better than the Cure
Vaccines are important for longevity. They prevent diseases and the consequences of those diseases. If you hope to live a long and healthy life vaccines will make a difference.
Do you even lift?
Strength training is critical for maintaining health and fitness as e age. Here are three reasons why you should include strength training in your regular exercise program.
High-Quality Carbohydrates are Key to Longevity
High quality carbohydrates eaten in midlife improve our health as we age. Fruits, vegetables, beans and dietary fibre are associated with postive physical and mental health for life.