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Don’t Make this 1 Common Mistake To Slim Down

To eat or not to eat breakfast--which method is better for losing weight? As it turns out, a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says neither helps you lose weight. Studying a group of overweight and obese people between 20 to 65 years old, researchers found that those who skipped breakfast didn't necessarily lose more weight than those who did. To researchers, this evidence shows that when you eat may not necessarily be important when it…
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The Surprising Reason Why You’re Fat

It's undeniable: Americans are fat, and they keep on getting fatter. But why is America's waistline ballooning up--and what's to blame? Until recently, experts theorized that less access to healthier foods, such as vegetables and fruits, was to blame. But now new research published in the journal CA Cancer shows that simply isn't the case. According to their research, Americans are actually eating a more varied diet, including more fruits and vegetables--but unfortunately, their caloric intake is going up as…
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Why This Activity Makes You Fatter

To lose weight, nutritionists recommend the following: Eat a calorie-reduced diet and get plenty of exercise. But could exercising while obese actually make it harder to lose weight? According to new research published in the Journal of Exercise Physiology, it could--by increasing their physiological stress responses. The research, which will be published in June, says that exercise alone may not be enough for those battling obesity. "It's often said obese people should change their diet and exercise to lose weight,"…
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This Crazy Invention Could Actually Burn More Calories

Really desperate to drop those last few pounds? Forget eating right and exercise--just wear underwear instead. But this isn't your normal type of underwear. Called the MXP Calorie Shaper Pants, these supposed "weight loss pants"--developed by the Tokyo-based company Goldwin--claim to make the muscles work extra hard while walking, forcing the body to burn more calories to compensate. And of course the more calories you burn, the more weight you'll lose. "The extra muscle strength required to balance the tension…
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Bad News: You’re Calculating Your Heart Rate Wrong!

So what's the best way to calculate your ideal heart rate for exercise? For years, experts have used a simple mathematical formula: 220 minus your age. As it turns out though, doing so now may not be accurate, according to a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. "The standard that's currently in use is somewhat outdated," says Thomas Allison, M.D., senior author of the study and cardiologist and director of stress testing at…
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This 1 Simple Activity Could Stop Alzheimer’s Disease

You've probably heard it time and time again: If you want to live a healthy life, exercise is a must. But for those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a type of memory loss disorder, there may be a bigger benefit to hitting the weights--it helps improve the physical and cognitive health of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. "I have complete confidence that any exercise will be of some benefit," says Dorothy Forbes, lead author of a new study published…
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This Diet Can Help Fix Diabetes

For years, doctors have told diabetics to avoid skipping meals in order to maintain healthy blood glucose levels--but now a new study challenges this claim. Reporting from Linkoping University in Sweden, researchers say skipping breakfast while eating a Mediterranean-style diet may be more effective than frequent eating when it comes to maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. "It is very interesting that the Mediterranean diet, without breakfast and with a massive lunch with wine, did not induce higher blood glucose levels…
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Doing This May Not Stop Holiday Weight Gain

While a previous study showed that men who exercised while eating more during the holidays kept a healthier metabolism, the same story doesn't fare as well for women, according to a new study from Texas Tech University. Following more than 100 participants during the holiday season--between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve--researchers found that those who exercised still gained weight, a factor that may lead to obesity down the road, says researcher Jamie Cooper. "That means holiday weight gain could be…
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This 1 Trick Could Keep Your Metabolism High During the Holidays

With the holidays approaching, there's no doubt many people are concerned about keeping their weight in check--and a new study published in the Journal of Physiology says there now is an easy way to do it. According to the research, which was conducted at the University of Bath in England, getting in a healthy bout of exercise--even if you're overindulging--may ward off the ill consequences of sudden holiday binges, such as increased blood pressure and a poorer metabolism. Unfortunately, it…
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Following This Diet Helps You Lose 50% MORE Weight!

Want to lose weight? Here's a surprising way to slim down: Follow the Bible. Called the Daniel Fast, some protestants in Hawaii are using passages written about the Biblical prophet Daniel to help them get closer to their faith--and lose a few pounds. "The Daniel Fast is named after the prophet Daniel in the Bible, who chose to have only vegetables and water for ten days (as recorded in Daniel chapter 1) to set himself apart for God and from…
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