We’ve all heard it: You can’t outrun a bad diet. Now a groundbreaking new study really lays the evidence on the table, and it confirms what wellness enthusiasts already suspect. Published this summer in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers examined energy use across lifestyles, from hunter-gatherers to industrialized urbanites. The message? It’s
Although most people don’t realize it, their favorite skin care products can be significant contributors to their exposure to harmful ingredients, toxins and chemicals. That’s “the real price of beauty,” but you can avoid the chemical options for natural skin care ingredients instead. Fact is the majority of store-bought, commercially produced beauty products come packed
Many people have a simple yet effective evening routine for their faces, including washing away the impurities (picked up throughout our busy day) and then applying some kind of facial moisturizer or baggy eye solution. But what happens in the morning? That’s when it’s time for this homemade morning eye solution, especially for those who
Ready to get in great shape, without sparing any more time than it would take you to watch one episode of your favorite show? Well, this full-body, heart pounding 20-minute kettlebell workout is for you. Kettlebells promise quick results that boost endurance, burn mega calories, build tons of strength and even increase flexibility. So what
There are plenty of metabolism booster supplements out there, but do any of these purported metabolism boosters actually work? When most people think of what it means to have a “high metabolism,” they picture someone who’s “luckily” naturally thin. We assume these people can maintain a healthy body weight mostly due to their genetics, despite
A major topic in the field of obesity research is the link between obesity and the hormone leptin. Some evidence has suggested that obese-prone individuals don’t respond to increasing leptin levels in the same way that non-obese-prone individuals do, which is the reason obesity is now associated with possible “leptin resistance.” Even if someone is
Body “fat” overall gets a bad reputation, especially visceral fat that is known to increase the risk for health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but there are different types of fat, including white fat and brown fat, that do different things. Can some of it actually be good for you? Few of us would
While losing weight fast is tough for anyone, there are several factors that can make it extra challenging for women. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the prevalence of severe obesity cases in the U.S. is higher in women across every age group, and overall, the prevalence of general obesity among
Have you ever eaten a large, carb-laden meal and, even though you packed in the calories, felt hungry in just a short while? Or maybe you were starving after a long day and scarfed down a healthy dinner you just weren’t excited about? You may be struggling with reaching satiety. Even though you know you’re
Do you often find yourself asking, “Why am I always hungry?” Is that a question you’re asking a lot lately? Whether you’ve just finished a meal or constantly crave snacks throughout the day, persistent hunger can be frustrating. But don’t worry; you’re not alone. Weight is a bit more complicated than “calories in, calories out.”
