We probably all know someone who lived to the ripe old age of into their late eighties or early nineties and they might have ate bad foods, or smoked or drank alcohol. The first thing that comes to mind would be that those people had great genes; they were just lucky or blessed.
Authors from a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology concluded that to solve the problem of cardiovascular disease we should be giving out statins as a matter of course at fast food restaurants. Imagine that – walk in to Burger King, ask for a whopper and fries and get a side order … Read more
Supplements to aid weight loss There are many different herbs and supplements on the market that claim to improve weight loss but which ones actually work?
Weight loss diets Deciding the best way to lose weight can often be a little tricky – the basic premise of taking in less calories and burning more calories in the form of exercise holds true but there are a couple of caveats. The Department of Health recommends a calorie intake of 1940 calories per … Read more
Body fat measurement The most accurate ways to measure body fat is by using imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Dual-energy X-ray absorbtiometry (DEXA) scans. However these methods are expensive, time consuming and impractical for clinicians such as doctors and nutritional therapists to use in clinic.
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With the nation getting ever fatter and the burden this will have on our health and economy, the government and health care professionals alike are urging us to lose weight and become more active. But there are so many different diet books and weight loss programmes on the market and so much conflicting information in … Read more