Fat is pivotal for life; however, excessive amounts of it have been linked with numerous health issues. This is why studying fat and adipose tissues is crucial for a better understanding of obesity and other related health problems. However, the structural differences in the fat cells and their distribution in […]
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Many Cases of Dementia can Be Averted by Avoiding these 10 Things
Although dementia may not be preventable, scientists today know more about it than they did a while ago. They claim that by making certain lifestyle changes, people can decrease their risk of developing dementia. Dementia is a neurodegenerative syndrome that affects 50 million people globally and this number is expected […]
In 15 Months, this Dad Lost 228 Pounds & Runs Marathons to Stay Healthy for His Children
Although the number was certainly shocking, the thing that bothered him the most was his low energy. Sparkes couldn’t climb the stairs without quickly becoming fatigued and would also tire very fast when playing with his two children. So, one day, he decided it’s time for a change. He decides […]
After She Found Out She Could Die, this Woman Lost 170 Pounds & Went after Her Dreams
This young woman impressed herself and everyone around her when she managed to shed stunning 170 pounds after she realized her obesity was preventing her from living a full and happy life. And, it was preventing her from living the future she planned. Kaylee Bonnett, who resides in San Diego, […]
5 Tiny Tweaks that Will Shift Your Body from ‘Fat-Storing’ to ‘Fat-Burning’ Mode
Weight loss isn’t only about reducing your calorie intake and working out more. It’s also about bettering the way your body uses the nutrients you provide it with. This is why in order to keep a healthy weight, it’s pivotal to better your metabolic rate. Metabolism is how the body […]
Black Cumin Seed: An Ancient Remedy for ‘Everything, but Death’
Black cumin seeds appear to be the remedy that can cure ‘everything, but death’ as there are only a few problems that this seed can’t help the body fight off. And, these claims for its healing properties are backed up by numerous peer-reviewed articles, it’s not just anecdotal evidence! Black […]
Stunning Transformation: 73-Year-Old Lady Loses 55lbs & Becomes a Fitness Instructor
Indeed, it’s not every day we get to see a woman in her 70s showing us how to do a dead lift. Joan MacDonald, 73-year-old fitness instructor, said that she knows that a lot of people her age would shy away from exercising like she does. But, three years ago, […]
This Woman Claims She Lost 125 Pounds by Making a Small Change Weekly
Keely Dellit as a child was very active- both of her parents were athletes, her father was a firefighter and a surfer and her mother a police officer and a triathlete. She followed their lifestyle and ate healthy foods and played sports. However, in puberty, she lost the interest for […]
New York Hospitals Will Be Required To Offer Patients Plant-Based Meals
At the end of November, the governor of NY Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into effect which requires from all state hospitals in New York to provide plant-based food options to their patients. This bill is good news for NY. Unfortunately, heart illness is the culprit for 40 percent of […]
2 Week Fasting may Lower Diabetes, Stroke & Heart Illness Risk, Study Finds
According to a new study, fasting for 14 weeks and eating within a 10-hour window may help lower the chance for diabetes. Also known as intermittent fasting, fasting on several eating schedules has become quite the trend among numerous celebrities, including Jack Dorsey and Kourtney Kardashian, who swear by fasting […]