A new study conducted by researchers at Tulane University found that in the battle of weight loss and heart health, a low-carbohydrate diet beats a low-fat diet. Research has long since confirmed that low-carb diets tend to outperform low-fat diets when it comes to weight loss, but there was debate over their implications for heart […]
Can Running Too Much Lead to Your Death?
New findings published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that you can have too much of a good thing when it comes to running and exercise. According to a statistical analysis of frequent runners, individuals who run 30 miles or more a week have a significantly higher mortality rate than those who run less. Researchers […]
Foot Sensory Issues Could Be Precursor To Heart Attack
Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
Sports Drinks Have Few Health Benefits
A study by researchers at the University of Otago found that sugary sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade offer few health benefits while putting kids at risk for diabetes, tooth decay and childhood obesity. Staying hydrated is key to preforming your best during a game, but researchers feared that too many children are reaching for […]
Run Your Way To A Longer Life
Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running, even in very small amounts, provides similar health benefits to those who run regularly throughout the week. For their study, researchers examined more than 50,000 participants between the ages of 18 and 100 over a period of 15 years. Each individual […]
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