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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
12/09/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Stress compromises your judgement: Study shows it often leads to risky decisions
Stress can compromise your decisions. A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) identified the area in the brain that is responsible for bad decision making as it becomes impaired under stress. The study was derived from another analysis carried out by the same team in 2015. They discovered that the brain […]
12/07/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Skip the fries: Nutritionist suggests two burgers is a better choice – fewer carbs, more protein
Here’s some good news for those who love burgers – if you are in the mood for some fast food, skip the fries and order two burgers instead. A registered dietitian and nutritionist suggests that eating two burgers in a fast food restaurant is a better choice than having fries on the side, noting that there […]
12/07/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
The evolution of body size: New study explores how height and weight of humans has changed over time
Have you ever wondered why people are of different heights and weights? A new large-scale study attempted to answer this by exploring the evolutionary patterns in humans. For the study, researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed the height and weight of 311 hominin specimens, the ancestral lineage of which Homo sapiens alone still exist, dating from […]
12/05/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Skinny isn’t healthy: Research shows chronic dieters and super slim women have a higher risk of early menopause
Women who are skinny are also prone to fertility problems, much in the same way overweight ladies are. A new study finds that being underweight as a teenager and during their mid-30s increases a woman’s chance of having an early menopause, as reported by The Daily Mail. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Boston […]
12/04/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Retire from work, not exercise: New study confirms any and all physical activity in elderly helps reduce cardiovascular risk
An 18-year long study is concluding that any physical activity at any level in elderly people is better than being completely inactive in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers wanted to determine whether regular physical activity provides cardiovascular health benefits in elderly people. In the study, the researchers compared the link between different […]
12/03/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Acupuncture found to be an effective tool for weight control in adults
If you’ve run out of ways on how to lose weight, there is another alternative — that is, if you are brave enough to face needles. Acupuncture, a traditional form of Chinese medicine, has been found to play a role in weight loss for adults. A team of researchers at the School of Chinese Medicine […]
11/27/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
How many calories do you burn walking? It depends – on what you’re carrying and whether you’re going uphill or down
Researchers have developed a new way to determine how many calories a person burns when walking uphill or downhill, as reported by the Science Daily. Researchers from the Southern Methodist University (SMU) have developed a more accurate method called the “Minimum Mechanics Model” to estimate how much energy a soldier uses when walking. “Our new […]
11/27/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
The newest device for weight loss is a nose plug: Recent studies have found a connection between the smell of food and weight gain
People trying to lose weight may have tried different weight loss equipment such as the treadmill, ab roller machine, and the ever-classic gym ball. Nevertheless, new research suggests that using nose plugs instead to block the smell of food may help you lose weight. Researchers at the University of California in Berkeley conducted an experiment […]
11/20/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Memory and sleep: Researchers finally discover why getting sufficient sleep dramatically boosts brain performance
The brain works at its finest when it is well rested. Therefore, having the right amount of sleep a day, which is at least seven to nine hours, is needed for the brain to be alert and to focus, and to learn and remember information well. Recently, a team of researchers from the University of […]
11/20/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
The most common lifestyle risk factors of heart diseases and stroke are unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco smoke, and heavy alcohol drinking, and in a new study, researchers have discovered another link between gut bacteria and health. The new study has found that the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract could have an influence […]
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