Did you know that how fast you can walk can predict your chance of mortality? Researchers are collecting more and more evidence that backs up this theory. Back in 2006, 439 people age 65 and over were tracked for eight years with researchers continually monitoring their health and physical fitness. By the end of this […]

What’s the master weight loss hormone? Insulin. Learn to control your body’s insulin response and your body will stop being inclined to store fat, according to best selling author and researcher Gary Taubes. Insulin’s job is to remove sugar from the blood. Released by the pancreas, insulin sends blood sugar to the fat cells, where […]

Did you think there were only five mistakes beginners make when trying to lose weight? Guess again. Here are five more, according to Daily Burn. 1. Eating process food Unless you eat right, you’ll never uncover the muscle hiding behind all those layers of fat. You can exercise all day every day and still never […]

A recent study by the New York Nutrition Obesity Research Center has taken on the ever debated topic of oatmeal versus cereal for breakfast. What they found surprised them, as the results raised more questions than answered. A small study, a group of 18 average weight and 18 overweight participants were given different breakfasts of […]

No, this is not a blame your family so you don’t have to take responsibility plea… Still, if you’re intent on losing weight, you must take into account how supportive your family is going to be. The more supportive, the more likely you are to succeed. And, it’s common that a family member’s lack of […]

Apparently, there’s no pride in birthing your own children anymore, as Hollywood A-listers are now turning to surrogates in an attempt to preserve their bodies and career, reveals a Los Angeles fertility doctor in a shocking new report by the Daily Mail. The most shocking part about the revelations is not the new trend of […]

Yacón is a South American plant often cultivated for its edible roots, which can be juiced and made into syrup. The high fructooligosaccharide content of yacón has recently gained much attention, especially from health-conscious consumers. The fructooligosaccarides in yacón act as prebiotics, which support healthy intestinal flora. They also function as a type of soluble fiber […]

As if Americans aren’t fat and lazy enough, researchers have now developed a new supplement set to “neutralize” the damaging effects of carbohydrates — even without diet or exercise. Dr. Harry Preuss, professor of medicine at Georgetown University says, “We’re having a horrific epidemic of diabesity, which means diabetes and obesity.” Dr. Preuss attributes the prevalence of both […]