Posts by: Zero to Hero Fitness

The Diet Experts Recommend – IF You’re African American

Eating a Mediterranean diet could be one of the healthiest choices you could make, according to recent research--but a new study reveals something puzzling about this diet. Researchers from Ben-Gurion University say that eating this diet may slow the rate of memory decline in African Americans, but the same effects weren't found in Caucasians. Could the Mediterranean diet have a racial bias? "In a population of initially well-functioning older adults, we found a significant correlation between strong adherence to the…
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This 1 Activity Cuts Your Dementia Risk in Half!

Want to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease? Turns out just exercising for one hour a week could reduce your risk by up to 50 percent. The new research, published in the health journal Lancet Neurology, reveals which lifestyle factors can either decrease or increase a person's dementia risk--and exercise is at the top of this list. "We were surprised that [we] were able to see a clear difference already after two years," says Dr. Miia Kivipelto, a researcher from…
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This Exercise Could Make You Live Longer

Want to live longer? Well if you're a woman, researchers now say there's a simple way to lengthen your longevity--and it won't cost you a penny. Professor Debra Anderson, who recently led a study on the effects of certain lifestyle habits on women, says that simply increasing a certain type of exercise helps women live longer. Now she recommends that all older women make exercise a habit. "Studies clearly show moderate to vigorous intensity activity can have mental and physical…
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The Surprising Reason Why You’re FAT!

So what's worse: Eating more or exercising less? A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine reports that not getting enough exercise may be the reason behind America's obesity epidemic--not calories. Dr. Uri Ladabaum, who led the study, now says that people should focus more on exercise to keep their weight under control. "We wouldn't say that calories don't count, but the main takeaway is that we have to look very carefully at physical activity," says Ladabaum, who…
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This Shortens Your Life By 14 Years!

Want to live longer? Turns out there's something that can cut your life span even more than smoking cigarettes, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine: Obesity. The study, which drew data from 20 large-scale studies conducted in the United States, Australia, and Sweden, says that people who were extremely obese died up to 13.7 years earlier than those who maintained a healthy weight. Extreme obesity, according to researchers, refers to people with a body mass…
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You Should Do This Instead of Exercising

When it comes to staying fit, most scientists admit that Americans just aren't staying active. Worse yet, most adults don't get enough exercise, increasing their risk of heart disease. Now, a new study shows something worse--that just staying sedentary for a couple of hours may increase the risk of heart disease. The research was conducted by cardiologist at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. "Previous studies have reported that sedentary behavior was associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular outcomes; however,…
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Why Experts Say This “Youtube” Diet is Dangerous

How far would you go to lose weight? A Washington State pet supply store owner is vowing to shed those stubborn by eating only pet food for 30 days. And the reason why is even more bizarre. "There’s been a lot about the bad foods for humans," says Dorothy Hunter, owner of the Paws Natural Pet Emporium in Richland, Wash., on her store's Youtube channel. "We sell holistic, natural foods--good ingredients, USA products--at Paws Natural Pet Emporium. I believe in…
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This Diet Actually REVERSES Heart Disease!

Good news: You can reverse heart disease. The bad news? You'll need to start eating right, starting in your 30s. According to a new study from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, people who start making dietary changes in their 30s and 40s may actually reverse the progression of heart disease--regardless of how bad they ate in the past. For lead investigator Bonnie Spring, this study shows there's still hope for those who didn't pay attention to…
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This Popular Diet Could Cause an Eating Disorder!

It starts with a simple goal: Get healthy. For most vegans, cutting out all animal products from their diet isn't just a moral choice--it's a healthy one as well. And for blogger Jordan Younger, who founded the blog The Blonde Vegan, she found fame while chronicling her meticulous vegan diet for thousands of fans. A year later, however, Younger made an announcement to her fans: She was quitting veganism. But why? Younger says it was because she developed an eating…
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This 1 Common Diet Causes Liver Damage!

So which diet is the worst: A high fat diet or a high fat and sugar diet? As it turns out, a high fat and sugar diet could be your worst enemy. According to a new study published in the journal Experimental Physiology, rats fed a high sugar and fat diet experienced more liver damage than those who only ate a high fat diet, leading lead researcher Dr. Susanna Iossa to believe these diets are more harmful. Now, Iossa says…
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