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Seed Oils 101
If there is one piece of nutrition misinformation I would love to never hear again, it would be about seed oils. Seed oils (especially canola oil) are given an awful reputation, often touted as “toxic”, “inflammatory” and “hormone imbalancing” by those in the holistic and naturopathic fields. And nine times out of ten, there isn’t any sort of reference given to back it up – just a simple, “Google it, you’ll see!”.
By Emily the Period RD3 years ago in Longevity
Lose Weight Fast Doing Ballet
I have discovered a unique way of exercising! Ballet exercises have helped me enormously. You can lose weight by burning fat when doing ballet exercises and poses.
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Longevity
Reflections of the summer days gone by from the comfort of my Colombian home
I feel like I have been traveling and sick all summer. Yesterday I finally made it back to Colombia. I was in the US for about two weeks, sick almost the entire time.
By sara burdick4 years ago in Longevity
The Fat Cell 3: The Lipid Droplet
The Fat Cell 3: The Lipid Droplet Even the words sound fat. ‘Lipid droplet,’ rich and round p’s and d’s, surrounded by the structure of the l’s and locked with the tight sound of t. The lipid droplet is the largest organelle within the fat cell, causing the fat cell (and when massed in the tissues, the human body) to expand or deflate based on the quantity of TAGS (triacylglycerols or triglycerides) and sterol esters. TAGs are how energy is stored. Quite simply, TAGs are fat (a backbone of glycerol and three arms of fatty acids) and fat is the best way to store energy. It is easily oxidized and broken up, it is energy dense, and it does not need water to function. In fact, fat, also known as oil at a different temperature, does not mix with water at all.
By D. Thea Baldrick4 years ago in Longevity
How Do Digital and In-Person Interactions Affect Wellbeing?
With social media on the rise and with the worries about privacy starting to surge, it's important to remember that strong relationships benefit humans. There are many studies that show that when we're connecting with another person that we feel better than when we're alone. But some people argue that interactions that are primarily digital, such as those on social media, come less naturally than face-to-face interactions. Some studies have shown that the amount of time people spend on their phones can have negative consequences on mental health. There have been mixed findings from these studies and thus it is not clear whether people should be scrolling on their phone or spending more time outside.
By Faraz4 years ago in Longevity
Women Beware - Do Not Have a Hysteroscopy Without an Anesthetic
Please all women beware This is not an easy procedure you take in an outpatient hospital in the UK. I am not a doctor or a nurse. I talk about this as a patient.
By Denise Larkin4 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Testing: Why It's Important To Check Your Physical Activity Levels
There are many benefits to maintaining good physical fitness. Not only does it help to prevent many chronic diseases, but it can also improve mental health, increase energy levels, and help to achieve healthy body weight. Furthermore, research has shown that regular fitness testing can help to improve both short- and long-term health outcomes.
By rakesh panse4 years ago in Longevity
The Biggest Alzheimer’s Secret You Didn’t Know- It’s Not Just For Old People
Despite the brisk March wind and cold late evening temperatures, no one in the Washington, D.C. Alzheimer’s Forum crowd of delegates and legislators moved. Mesmerized by Tony’s words, hundreds of people stood silent at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial as they listened to the heartbreaking story of his wife’s losing battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
By Joan Gershman4 years ago in Longevity
Nine Miracles, Zero Zippers!
This is a true story about my battle with heart disease. I was very heavily exposed to Agent Orange during 1967–68, my year in Vietnam. My heart troubles started almost as soon as I left the service. The VA Cardiologists I have seen (too many to count) have mentioned my heart problems could be related to my family’s hereditary. Regardless of how it occurred, I have dealt with this condition for 50+ years. I believe that’s a miracle in and of itself.
By Ken4 years ago in Longevity
How You Can Use Empathy To Improve Your Workplace
Empathy are inherently human. You probably can't go a day without seeing evidence of this emotional state, but the ability to empathize with other people's feelings isn't always essential in the workplace. , it can be difficult to find time to facilitate these interactions. But left alone, a lack of empathy can cause your fair share of problems.
By Raju4 years ago in Longevity
Dietitians Offer 13 Ways to Eat Healthily on a Budget
Do you believe that eating well on a budget is impossible? Rethink that! While speciality supermarkets like Whole Foods give the impression that eating well is only for people with large budgets, there are actually many resourceful ways to eat well even if you're watching your pennies. All you need is a solid strategy and the desire to think beyond the box.
By Shashini Thennakoon4 years ago in Longevity
Healthy Lifestyle Practices to Permanently Reduce a Big Belly
Check out these six crucial behaviors to incorporate into your routine to lose abdominal fat.Undoubtedly, a large stomach can cause major issues. Numerous chronic illnesses, such as high blood pressure, asthma, heart attacks, dementia, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer, can be attributed to excessive belly fat. To permanently reduce a large stomach if you have belly fat, it's crucial to acquire healthy lifestyle habits.Stefania Xytakis, a personal trainer on Fyt, the biggest personal training service in the country that enables certified fitness professionals to guide training in a simple manner for everyone, spoke with us about her career. Six crucial practices that you should implement into your daily routine to lose abdominal fat are shared with us by Xytakis. Half of a successful journey is knowing the correct things to do. You will achieve great things if you simply put the strategy into action.Xytakis shares with us six essential techniques that you should incorporate into your everyday routine to reduce belly fat.Learn more about the healthy practices you may adopt to permanently reduce your belly fat by reading on.
By Shashini Thennakoon4 years ago in Longevity