A new study reveals that women with less total body and less abdominal fat, drink more coffee than those who drink coffee occasionally or not at all. In addition, this appears to benefit 40-something and older women even more when they drink up to a specific number of cups of coffee per day.

Counting Calories in Your Café Latte

Hemp has experienced a resurgence in popularity lately, but this plant has a long history that dates back to the earliest civilizations of mankind. Hemp benefits you and impacts you daily in ways that you never would have guessed. In this article, we are going to explore the many beneficial uses of a truly extraordinary plant: hemp.

Prediabetes is no joke. Research shows that 70% of patients diagnosed with prediabetes ended up being diagnosed with diabetes further down the road. Diabetes is swiftly becoming one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Fortunately, Lysulin is a nutritional supplement designed to help you minimize your risk while reversing prediabetes.

Fermented foods and beverages were among the first processed foods consumed by humans. Improved shelf life, safety and properties of fermented foods added to their value. Investigators have found strong associations between the consumption of fermented foods and diseases. In humans, further understanding is needed for the potential benefit of apple cider vinegar and weight loss.

Obesity remains an epidemic in the US as well as worldwide. Little has been studied and understood about the epigenetic basis of obesity in adolescents. There has been found an association between the level of DNA methylation in obesity-related genes and BMI percentile. In the last decade, a novel mechanism of epigenetic regulation of gene expression has been studied. Although there is increased awareness of lifestyle and environmental factors associated with obesity, there remain major gaps that exist in understanding the contribution of epigenetics.

With a rise in kidney illnesses, it is more important than ever to look for the underlying causes to slow its occurrence. One of the easiest ways we can influence our kidney function is to be mindful of how much sugary drinks like soda (soft drinks) we consume on a daily basis. This can decrease our propensity for obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders that can place undue stress on our kidneys.

We are plagued by a multitude of health epidemics, and unfortunately, the statistics show that occurrences of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease only continue to climb. Dr. Don Colbert, M.D., is the author of a new book: Dr. Colbert’s Hormone Health Zone, and he believes that the root cause of these diseases and many others are suboptimal hormone levels. In his new book, Dr. Colbert shares how to stop hormonal weight gain and other hormone health secrets.

Turning 50 is a milestone for everyone, but now there is another reason for you to believe that life begins at 50! flip50™ may help you achieve fitness after 50 by focusing on fitness, diet, and overall lifestyle goals. You can achieve your best body and lifestyle yet after 50! (This post was brought to you in partnership with/sponsored by flip50™. My experience and opinions are my own.)

You can lose weight fast and achieve your weight loss goals safely and effectively with the medically supported, scientifically tested, and technology-based weight loss program: LeanMD. With LeanMD, you can lose weight up to 4x faster than typical weight management programs with proven, and that is only the beginning of your lean, healthy lifestyle because LeanMD offers support so that you can maintain your hard-earned weight loss!

Children are spending an average of eight hours a day on their screens including television, computers, phones, tablets, and video games. A recent study suggests that 96.5% of high school students are required to have internet access to complete homework assignments outside of the classroom. Unfortunately, medical professionals are warning parents of the damage that too much screen time can inflict upon the health of their children. In this article, we will explore expert tips, programs, and advice so that you can discover the best way to limit screen time for the sake of your child’s health.

Not all yogurt is created equal. According to this new study by Herbalife, the powdered GanedenBC30 probiotic had a higher survival rate than 24 out of 25 commercial yogurt brands under specific conditions. Yogurt sales are taking a hit, and General Mills is launching a Yoplait option with less sugar in hopes of reviving the struggling yogurt market. In this article, you can learn how to start avoiding sugar in yogurt and still enjoy your favorite creamy breakfast!

The vegan diet is gaining popularity in leaps and bounds amongst celebrities and health professionals alike. Some examples of celebrities that endorse a vegan diet include Christie Brinkley and Carrie Underwood. Today we are going to be looking at how to properly supplement your vegan diet to avoid common nutritional deficiencies.

Do you know why everything tastes differently after losing weight? Obesity dulls the sense of taste, study suggests. Researchers found that within eight weeks of becoming obese, mice lost 25% of their taste buds. The findings suggest that weight gain not only changes appetite but may also fundamentally alter the way taste is perceived.

New research has shown that there are more subgroups of diabetes than just type 1 and type 2 and that more specialized treatment can be attained by breaking the disease into 5 types. Reclassifying diabetes into 5 types allows doctors to give their patients more precise treatment for the disease.

Can you be fat and fit? That's the question York University researchers set out to answer in a new study that shows physical activity may be equally and perhaps even more important than weight for people living with severe obesity.