Hello, wellness enthusiasts. My name is Kaitlin and I’m here to share this week’s tips for living your happiest, healthiest life. Cooler temperatures mean it’s finally safe to take your workout routine outside. Experts spoke to Yahoo Life about their favorite fall workouts, from meditative outdoor yoga to hiking trails, and all the physical and … Read more
Share on PinterestNew research suggests a vegan diet may outperform a Mediterranean diet when it comes to achieving short-term weight loss. Image: Claret Castell/Stocksy. Advanced glycation end products, generally found in higher amounts in animal foods, are harmful substances associated with insulin resistance and metabolic problems. A recent study shows that a low-fat vegan diet … Read more
I was never really into sports as a kid, which shocks people because they think a love of exercise comes naturally to a personal trainer. I basically only did gym at school and once I got my period I asked my mom to cancel me from most classes. I had no education whatsoever about the … Read more
In an era where dietary choices have far-reaching consequences, Prof. Danit Shahar from the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Health Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev aims to unravel the complex relationship between our food choices, general well-being and environmental impact, emphasizing the importance of healthy and sustainable diets. “My research focuses on the … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes, Researchers are investigating whether the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) influences the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Study: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the risk of gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Image credit: Olga Gavrilova / Shutterstock.com GDM and … Read more
Nutritional research has long shown that certain dietary patterns can have health benefits. Scientists often study these patterns by tracking participants’ diets through questionnaires. Such studies have linked a Mediterranean diet focused on plant foods and healthy fats — vegetables, fruits, whole grains and extra-virgin olive oil — to improved physical health outcomes, including reduced … Read more
Researchers compared general dietary advice with individualized dietary advice, along with an app that encourages users to follow a diet. Older adults with overweight and obesity benefited more from the individualized approach [1]. One size does not fit all A good diet can help people stay healthy, even into old age. However, nutritional advice is … Read more
Isotope research shows that people in ancient Syria mainly ate grains, grapes, olives and only a small amount of dairy and meat. If that sounds familiar, it’s essentially what many scientists today recommend as the “Mediterranean diet.” And it is widely believed to be one of the healthiest eating patterns available to us. (a) Map … Read more
From a recent study published in Nutrientsresearchers examined the combined effects of yoga and the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. Their findings indicate that this twelve-week intervention significantly improved participants’ nutritional status, balance, gait, flexibility and muscle strength. Study: Effects of a yoga program combined with a Mediterranean diet … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Science of the total environment, researchers examined the environmental impact of a Mediterranean diet with reduced energy intake for one year in participants with metabolic syndrome. Their results indicate that the intervention was associated with significant reductions in acidification, eutrophication and land use, with … Read more