With obesity rates rising constantly, it is not surprising that 27 million Americans currently suffer from osteoarthritis. Although there are drugs that can help to control the pain and inflammation associated with the condition, joint replacement is the only current cure for osteoarthritis. However, losing just 10-15 lbs can reduce knee or hip pain and […]
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Anti-Inflammatory Weight Loss Sweet Potato and Chickpea
This is a great family recipe for all the family and is ideal after weight loss surgery as it is packed with goodness and easy to digest. The anti-inflammatory qualities of the sweet potato, spinach, garlic and turmeric can, when eaten regularly, help to relieve inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis. Low in fat, sodium and […]
Exercise 30 Minutes a Day for Effective Weight Loss
Most of us know that we should exercise more. Finding the time, the inclination and a form of exercise that we enjoy are three big barriers to doing regular exercise. A Danish study can help you out a little with the time element; the study shows that exercising for just 30 minutes a day can […]
Take Care of your Kidney, World Kidney Day
Today is World Kidney Day where we aim to raise awareness of the importance of your kidneys and how vital it is to look after them. Conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes increase an individual’s risk of developing a kidney condition, which can lead to chronic kidney disease or even liver failure. We […]
Weight, Too Little Exercise and Cancer
A new study has found that one type of colorectal cancer is linked to a person’s weight and the amount they exercise. Colorectal cancer is the 4th most common cancer in America, with a 1 in 20 lifelong chance of developing the disease. According to the American Cancer Society 102,480 cases of colon cancer and […]
Why Some Diets Don’t Work – and Why Weight Loss Surgery Does
Do you ever feel like you are always dieting, always watching what you eat but never actually losing weight and keeping it off? Three new studies showed that, instead of cutting down on food and losing weight, women often end up eating the same number of calories when they are on a diet as when […]
National Nutrition Month; Why Nutrition Matters for Weight Loss
March is National Nutrition Month. Most of us know what we are doing wrong, or what we could change in our diet and lifestyles, but for many of us it is hard to find the right thing; something that suits us, that we enjoy and can sustain every day, for life. Why is nutrition so […]
Mood-Boosting Weight Loss Foods
Ever heard of comforting eating? Of course you have! For most of us comfort eating is a tub of ice cream, or a bag of chips; something fast, fattening and easy. Comfort eating doesn’t have to be bad for you. Some food types contain naturally occurring chemicals that really do make you feel better. Here […]
Colorectal Cancer, Reducing the Risks
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, where medical professionals all over the world are trying to raise the awareness of colorectal cancer, its risks and ways of preventing the disease. Research shows that being overweight and having too little exercise make you more likely to develop colorectal cancer. Here we give you a few […]
Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart
February, as you are probably aware, is American Heart Month. If you are even just a little overweight the extra pressure put on your heart can cause a range of complications, including sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Two thirds of heart disease risk factors are linked to lifestyle and not genetics. So here are […]