Adolescents are a prime target market for junk food advertising. With obesity on the rise, policy makers occasionally float the notion of legislating against ads for high calorie foods.
Two of the biggest health issues facing society today are overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes. Despite therapeutic advances, prevalence of both conditions continue to soar. This suggests more effective treatment strategies are required to reverse the trend.
Now sugar is a drug and we use it as reward system much the same way as drugs and we can get addicted to it. When we denied ourselves of it we go through a withdrawal stages. So here are a few things to help you with this.
Two of the biggest health issues facing society today are overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes. Despite therapeutic advances, prevalence of both conditions continue to soar. This suggests more effective treatment strategies are required to reverse the trend.
Avocado is everywhere – on your toast, in your smoothie, and over your salad. Many are cautious with their avocado intake due to its high calorie content. But could avocado actually help people to achieve weight loss on a low-calorie diet?
Everyone has heard that eating too little puts your body into ‘starvation mode’. As a natural response to long-term calorie restriction, your body reduces your resting metabolic rate, which is also known as metabolic adaptation.
Have you ever come across the term ‘skinny fat’? The health risks of excess body fat aren’t reserved for those who are classified as overweight and obese. Some people are within a healthy weight range but still have a higher body fat percentage.
Two of the biggest health issues facing society today are overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes. Despite therapeutic advances, prevalence of both conditions continue to soar. This suggests more effective treatment strategies are required to reverse the trend.
Obesity is one of the most significant health concerns of older adults, but weight loss can lead to bone and muscle loss. One way to prevent bone and muscle loss is exercise.
When it comes time to beginning your weight loss or health and fitness journey I feel from experience and what I have seen in my clients it is great to share what you are doing with someone. This is firstly for motivation which keeps you accountable to someone and secondly, when you tell someone you are mentally ready to make a change.