Archive for August 2016
HEART RISK? MARATHONERS HAVE INCREASED ARTERY PLAQUE
Do you have any idea of who would have more clogging of the arteries in their heart? According to the issue of Missouri Medicine of March/April 2014, this condition is more common in men (slightly older and much leaner) who have ran at least one marathon annually for 25 years, thus adding weight to the…
Read MoreCURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Photo credit – Melissa Sevigny Recipe by Melissa Sevigny – Source What can be more fun than finding a delicious soup recipe that is super easy to cook? Here’s the curried cauliflower soup with hint of spice and that feels smooth and lustrous. So take a look at the recipe and enjoy the yummy…
Read MoreWHY DO LOW CARB DIETS WORK? THE MECHANISM EXPLAINED
Many high-quality studies have revealed that the Low-carb diet is proven scientifically that it works. And it is found that a low carb diet causes weight loss about 2-3 times more than a standard low-fat diet. Moreover, a low carb diet is an entirely safety diet profile without any side effects. This diet is even…
Read MoreAGE CAN NEVER BE A HINDRANCE TO WEIGHT TRAINING
As I am growing older I have started realising the importance of weight training. In fact, now this weight training is a major portion of my own workout sessions. So, if you fall under the middle-aged and beyond that age category, I would recommend you as well to include weight training as an integral part…
Read MoreHOW TO EAT LOW CARB WHEN TRAVELLING
Don’t you ever get tired of the boring food choices at the airport or rest stop? Admit it. You do; as well as the rest of the population. Basically, when you are on your own, it’s easier to stick to your own routine and no matter where you travel – be it for business and/or…
Read MoreCYCLING MAY NEGATIVELY AFFECT MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, UCLA STUDY FINDS
The study “Reproductive Hormones and Interleukin-6 in Serious Leisure Male Athletes” done by UCLA School of Nursing and published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology had found out that the reproductive health of the serious male cyclists could be affected and they may experience hormonal imbalances. Till now, various studies have shown the…
Read MoreHOW TO BE IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE AFTER 40? STRENGTH TRAINING
In the late 20s and 30s, our body goes through various age-related changes but for some people, it is in the 40s that really hits them with the idea that they are ‘aging’. Granted, our lifestyle plays a vital role in slowing or speeding up our age process, but in the end, it is ‘exercise’…
Read MoreCHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Photo credit – Jennifer Recipe by Jennifer – Source For the recipe ‘Chicken Schnitzel’, you have to first start with large chicken breasts (4 in number). As per your choice, you can either slice them in half (longitudinally) or you can pound them thin. If you are going the ‘slicing’ way, then you have to keep…
Read MoreEXCESS EXERCISE ‘HURTS THE HEART’ AND CAUSES DANGEROUS LONG-TERM HARM, SCIENTISTS SAY
According to a research led by the US physicians, extreme exercises such as marathons, have the potential to damage the heart and do long term harm along with triggering rhythm abnormalities. In extreme cases, it may cause large arteries and can make structural changes to the heart, leading to long-term injuries. Lead author Dr. James…
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