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When it comes to shedding pounds, it pays to think big, according to new research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The study, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, focused on Americans looking to slim down and found those who lost more than a fifth of their body weight […]
We’ve officially hit the thick of winter: the days are shorter, the nights are darker and puffer vests are non-negotiable. But if you, like us, are partial to ditching your daily workout in favour of extra doona time, you might wanna listen up. Coz new research has found that taking prolonged breaks from exercise can […]
A preliminary study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that, for some people, specific activities of gut bacteria may be responsible for their inability to lose weight, despite adherence to strict diet and exercise regimens. “We know that some people don’t lose weight as effectively as others, despite reducing caloric consumption […]
Sauna bathing is an activity used for the purposes of pleasure, wellness, and relaxation. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits. A new report published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that sauna bathing is associated with a reduction in the risk of vascular diseases, […]
A clinical trial recently showed that nearly half of individuals with type 2 diabetes achieved remission to a non-diabetic state after a weight-loss intervention delivered within 6 years of diagnosis. Now a study published August 2nd in the journal Cell Metabolism reveals that this successful response to weight loss is associated with the early and […]
Fitness trackers can be valuable tools for assessing the quality of life and daily functioning of cancer patients during treatment, a new study has found. The trackers, also known as wearable activity monitors, include commercial devices worn on the wrist that log a wearer’s step counts, stairs climbed, calories, heart rate and sleep. “One of […]
With one swipe at your Instagram feed, it’s obvious that there is a number of fitness bloggers to aim to encourage “fitness” and health as such, however, not everyone is interested about realistic depictions. Well, one one fitness blogger has changed the game with her refreshing approach to using the medium to share useful calorie-based tips. […]
We’ve lived through barre booty workouts, spin classes, Pilates, and now even Barry’s Bootcamp has landed down under – but there is one exercise guaranteed to burn calories and tone muscles. If you’d rather stay home than pump iron, sexercise might be the tantalising alternative you need! Sex has a plethora of health benefits from […]
New year’s resolutions are (often) made to be broken, but we can get on board with Demi Lovato’s: 2018 looks like the year of self-acceptance for the 25-year-old singer. On Thursday, Demi shared a picture on of herself posing on a beach on Instagram in a swimsuit, wearing a radiant smile. “I’m insecure about my […]
Getting a heavy sweat on is totally normal when you’re working out. But when you find yourself a dripping mess simply ordering a coffee or sitting at your desk? Not ideal. Enter, hyperhidrosis: a condition that occurs when the amount you’re schvitzing doesn’t seem to match the situation you’re in. “Hyperhidrosis is sweating beyond your […]