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12/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Going to bed at the same time each night keeps your heart strong and benefits your metabolism

No matter how busy you are, it’s important to set aside at least eight hours of your day for sleep. A good night’s rest can do wonders for your body but it’s not all about the quantity and quality of sleep you’re getting. A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that going to bed […]

09/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Take your protein supplements with meals to improve your resistance training

Protein supplements taken with meals was found to be more effective at improving resistance training compared to taking them between meals, according to a systematic review published in the journal Nutrition Review. On the other hand, protein supplements taken between meals may be more effective at increasing overall body mass. A team of researchers from Purdue […]

09/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The red pitaya (dragon fruit) found to protect against obesity

Red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus), a variant of dragon fruit, has been found to provide beneficial effects against obesity. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, provided scientific evidence on how red pitaya protects against obesity. Researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Malaysia analyzed the red pitaya-targeted genes in obesity by using […]

11/10/2017 / By Janine Acero

Being overweight taxes your heart, increasing risk of disease, death

A new study reveals that putting on extra weight can substantially alter the size of your heart, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. A bigger, heavier heart stretches its upper chambers, causing atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeats. The chances of you carrying excess weight is increased when you consume high amounts of energy […]

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