Comment on this storyComment Let’s tackle saturated fat, shall we? It’s something people argue about on social media and (mostly) heartily disagree in the scientific literature. I could write a persuasive piece, chock-full of experts and evidence, that goes down both sides: Is sat fat harmful or is sat fat benign or even beneficial. But digging a little deeper, the story becomes clearer. Clearer, actually, than most nutritional issues. And that story is that sitting fat is bad. Will Diet Drugs Defeat Diet Quacks? I hope so. For a long…
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4 easy exercises at home if you don’t have time for a full workout
“Life gets in the way” is the usual answer people give when asked why they can’t work out. While it is a valid reason, there is always a workaround. Even if you work eight-hour shifts a day, you can do a short exercise to get your body moving. Many people have relied on simple home exercises for fitness routines during the pandemic. Small bedroom spaces became makeshift workout facilities that, even with the challenge presented, still got the job done. Gyms may be back up and running, but many people…
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News Health and wellness Can Ginger Oil Melt Belly Fat? No. Trendy solutions don’t always work By reducing bloating and improving digestive function, ginger may contribute to a flatter tummy appearance, but it won’t specifically target fat in that area. For this you need a holistic plan of balanced diet, exercise and lifestyle modification, says Dr. Harsh Kapoor, president (Pan Metro)-Institute of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, GI Surgery & Liver Transplant, Metro Hospital, Noida Ginger alone cannot compensate for an unhealthy diet or sedentary lifestyle. (Source: Freepik) Listen to this article Your…
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Photo credit: Courtesy of Tyler Schoeber Nearly every piece of home fitness equipment has a catch: They require a subscription to a paid app in order to use them to their fullest. It’s an added expense on top of already expensive equipment, and racking up that amount of money especially for multiple subscriptions can feel more painful than three rounds of deep squats. Pelotons’ $1,500 upfront investment includes over $500 in app fees over the course of the year, and the NordicTracks iFIT app costs $39 per month. Sure, you…
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After you turn 40, you will notice that your body is changing. You regulate specific routines, maybe add glasses to help improve vision or knee wraps during a run to avoid pain. Aging is a process, and regular exercise can help you do it gracefully. Bodyweight strengthening exercises they are especially important as you enter your forties and beyond. Doctors, physical therapists or trainers will tell you the idea that all its downward spirals when exercising in middle age is obsolete. However, when your body changes, it’s a good idea…
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