28th September 2012
According to a study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology just a single junk food meal — composed mainly of saturated fat — is detrimental to the health of the arteries, while no damage occurs after consuming a Mediterranean style meal that is rich in good fats such as mono-and polyunsaturated fatty...
Categories: Metabolic Health
Read more...22nd September 2012
Adequate sleep is an important part of a weight loss plan and should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, states a commentary in Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Although calorie restriction and increased physical activity are recommended for weight loss, there is significant evidence that...
Categories: Weight Management
Read more...21st September 2012
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cordoba links moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary men.
Semen quality at large has dropped in the last 50 years. Amongst other factors, this is due to...
Categories: Sport & Exercise, Healthy Aging
Read more...7th September 2012
Eating a fatty fast food meal is never good for you, but washing that meal down with a coffee is even worse, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Not only do a healthy person’s blood sugar levels spike after eating a high-fat meal, but the spike doubles after having both a fatty meal...
Categories: Nutritional News, Hormonal Health
Read more...31st August 2012
Recent research suggests beetroot juice consumption improves time to exhaustion during exercise – meaning you’ll have more energy for a longer period – and reduces the oxygen cost of exercise. But does this translate into actual performance gains?
A small scale study published in the Journal of the Academy...
Categories: Nutritional News, Sport & Exercise
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