Eating fish and taking fish oil supplements can help you to lose weight, according to a new study from Australia. According to researchers, the healthy omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil increase fat-burning by improving blood flow to muscles during exercise. In the study, people who walked or ran 45-minutes three time a week, […]
Archive for July, 2006
Study: Fish oil helps you lose weight
Published July 31st, 2006 in Exercise, Weight Loss, Healthy Foods, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Rubbing sunscreen in reduces its effectiveness… alot!
Published July 28th, 2006 in Skin Health, Health Warnings, Anti-Aging and Health Studies. 0 CommentsRubbing sunscreen into the skin dramatically reduces its effectiveness and may even put people at higher risk for skin cancer, according to a recent study from the UK. Researchers found that rubbing sunscreen in offers little protection because the cream accumulates in skin lines and sweat glands, providing highly uneven protection. But, since many people […]
Study: Watermelon stored at room-temperature is healthier
Published July 28th, 2006 in Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 0 CommentsWatermelon kept at room temperature continues to produce healthy nutrients and is actually better for you than fresh-picked or cold-stored watermelon, according to new research from the US Department of Agriculture. Researchers found that watermelon stored at 70 degrees Fahrenheit gained up to 40% more lycopene and 50% to 139% more beta-carotene over a 2-week […]
Study: Low GI-index diets best for weight loss, cardiovascular health
Published July 27th, 2006 in Weight Loss, Healthy Foods, Anti-Aging, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA diet based on healthy low glycemic index carbohydrates (AKA “good carbs“) may be best for losing weight and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Australia. The study was one of the first to compare low GI diets (such as the South Beach Diet) with high protein diets (such […]
Study: Type 2 diabetics should pick up the pace
Published July 26th, 2006 in Exercise, Diabetes and Health Studies. 0 CommentsPeople with type 2 diabetes can enjoy significant health benefits by simply increasing their walking speeds, according to a recent study. After 12 weeks of exercising at a slightly higher intensity level, participants in the study experienced significant improvements in heart rate response and decreases in blood sugar levels.
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