Category Archives: Studies

7 Simple Ways to Control Portions and Eat Less

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Greg Asseff

When it comes to losing excess body fat or maintaining your current weight, regularly performing an exercise routine is only one part of the battle. In order to slim down and keep the weight off on a long-term basis, you will need to make some important lifestyle changes to your dietary regimen. In the end, by doing so, you will be in a position to live an overall healthier lifestyle where you are free from being caught in a continual “need to lose weight” condition.

The good news is that you won’t have to give up sweets or salty snacks entirely, and you can continue to indulge in most all of your favorite foods even while you’re trying to lose weight. The key, of course, is moderation. By following the portion control tips listed below, you can achieve moderation without constantly feeling like you’re cheating yourself of the foods you enjoy.

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6 Foods to Boost Your Brain

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Greg Asseff

When creating a dietary regimen, many fitness seekers only pay attention to their physical health while ignoring the mental component of their overall well-being. Sound health cannot be achieved without a high quality balance of both physical and mental fitness, and recent scientific findings prove that better mental health can be achieved in part by paying attention to the foods for brain health you consume.

According to leading dietitians, foods with compounds including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants can contribute to memory and overall brain health. Contrary to the beliefs of some, fish is far from the only food that gives a boost to your brain, although some types of fish can certainly be classified as “brain food.” Here are six healthy foods for brain health that will help to keep your brain as fit as your body:

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15 Minutes of Exercise a Day Extends Your Life

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Many people who delay the start of a fitness routine feel like they do not have the time necessary to make it worthwhile. In fact, many individuals assume that, since they don’t have an hour, three to five days per week, to dedicate to performing their fitness routine, they might as well avoid exercise all together.

New research from Taiwan is proving this assumption factually incorrect, according to Chi Pang Wen, the lead researcher from the National Health Research Institute in Taiwan. The research studies concluded that performing a workout 15 minute a day exercise routine, such as brisk walking or cycling, will provide tangible health and fitness benefits to everyone – “men, women, the young and old, smokers, healthy and unhealthy people… this is a “one size fits all” type of advice,” Wen said in a telephone interview with Reuters.

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Chocolate is Good for Your Heart, in Moderation

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Greg Asseff

The notion that chocolate may provide a positive health boost to your heart has been circulating for years, and many individuals have taken the news as one more reason to indulge in their favorite sweet treat.

In addition, there are several types of other desserts, pastries, and processed treats that many individuals like to indulge in. However, it should be noted that pure chocolate is different than many of the other types of sweets as it is less processed and contains less processed ingredients.

This being said, it is important to understand the differences between pure chocolate and many of the other types of desserts in terms of the effects on the body, how the body processes the ingredients, and the varying pros and cons of each.

In regards to consuming chocolate as part of a well rounded dietary regime, until recently, actual clinical scientific data regarding whether chocolate is good for your heart has been scarce and hazy at best.

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Cheap Sunscreens can be More Effective than Expensive Ones

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Advertising campaigns often lead consumers to believe that, in order to get the best sun protection available, you will have to buy the most expensive sunscreen. Even when purchasing a cheap sunscreen, like a generic bottle of SPF (sun protection factor) 30 the price approaches $10, leaving many individuals to wonder whether they can even afford proper sun protection.

Fortunately, a recent study conducted by Consumer Reports indicates that cheaper sunscreens are not only more affordable, but in many cases more effective than their pricier counterparts as well. The Consumer Reports study included, and tested, 22 different sunscreens for their effectiveness at blocking both UV-A (the portion of the sun’s rays that can cause skin cancer and are linked to aging) and UV-B rays (the portion of the sun’s rays that cause the actual sunburn).