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09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Sitting for too long linked to greater heart disease risk in postmenopausal women: Study
Exercise offers many benefits, but these may not be enough to undo the negative health effects that come with spending too much time sitting, whether at home or the office. Researchers found that sitting for long periods has been linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. For their study, the researchers looked […]
03/19/2021
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By Joven Gray
Fat isn’t fit: Study directly links obesity to heart disease
The phrase “fat but fit” — referring to being healthy despite being overweight or obese — is a myth, according to the findings of a recent study. Swedish researchers revealed that having a BMI of 25 or higher is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and other health conditions. Using the data of more […]
02/17/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Even short periods of being sedentary is bad for your heart, caution researchers
Researchers from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. found that short periods of being sedentary can worsen cardiometabolic health. In a study published in the journal Diabetologia, the researchers revealed that reducing physical activity for at least two weeks can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels, disrupt cholesterol levels and impair cardiorespiratory fitness. Increased sedentary behavior worsens cardiometabolic […]
09/08/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Being overweight damages blood vessels, warn researchers: Maintain a healthy weight to prevent “internal stress”
Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to atherosclerosis, a condition […]
10/28/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Get up and MOVE: Sitting too long is linked to a higher risk of premature death, warn researchers
People know how having a sedentary lifestyle can negatively affect their overall well-being, but not everyone is trying to be more active to boost their physical fitness. But it’s time to start working out more. According to a 2017 study, sitting for more than one hour without moving can also increase your risk for premature death. Thankfully, there […]
10/15/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Offset the health risks of your desk job by exercising whenever you can
Most jobs nowadays involve an excessive amount of sitting down (and staring into a screen). This type of sedentary lifestyle – a lifestyle with little to no physical activity – has been linked to a number of health concerns like obesity. So how do you resolve this issue? Get moving. In a study published in the Journal of […]
10/14/2019
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By Melissa Smith
5 Simple ways to tell if you need to lose weight
Typically, body mass index (BMI) readings are used to determine whether an individual is overweight or obese. However, BMIs may not be always accurate. There are five other signs that could indicate that it’s time to lose weight, according to experts. 1. Having a big waist The size of your waist is the best way to […]
10/09/2019
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By Melissa Smith
A good foundation: Research shows supplementing with omega-3s during pregnancy protects children from high blood pressure later in life
Pregnant moms may protect their children from high blood pressure later in life by eating oily fish or taking omega-3 supplements every day, according to a study published in the JAMA Network Open. The findings are important because the number of obese children in the U.S. who experience high blood pressure continues to increase. The […]
08/06/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New Natural News book offers drugless solutions to preventing, reversing heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Every year, more than half a million Americans die because of heart disease – the majority of whom are claimed by coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common type of heart disease and one of […]
07/04/2019
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By Cassie B.
An unhealthy weight can affect your body’s ability to use vitamin D
People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin D. Research […]
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