Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead […]
It takes courage, and gastroenterologists are sharing simple, everyday lifestyle choices to ensure their gut health is top notch. A September 2022 study by the American Gastroenterological Association found that nearly 40% of Americans avoid routine activities — such as exercising, running errands and spending time with loved ones — because of uncomfortable bowel symptoms. […]
Standing desk fans may want to sit down for this news. A new study finds that long-term standing does not improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting, and may actually increase the risk of circulatory problems, such as varicose veins and blood clots in the veins. deep. “The bottom line is that standing for long periods […]
A Taylor Swift concert proved to be the turning point for Lori Jerisha. The 47-year-old mother of two was in Chicago to see the pop star perform last summer and recalls “I needed a break when I was walking from the parking lot to the stadium and up the stairs. I got so tired of […]
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year – but up to 80% of these incidents are preventable. The American Stroke Association (ASA) issued updated advice on Monday urging health care workers to control stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity. An […]