Does Brain Training Increase Your Cognitive Abilities? BY KEVIN GRAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/does-brain-training-increase-your-cognitive-abilities There are lots of ways to work out. You’ve got resistance training, endurance training and high-intensity interval training, among others. Of course, we can’t forget brain training. Which begs the question: What the heck is brain training? Also called cognitive training, brain training involves performing a series of …
Exercise & Quick Weight Loss
8 Ways to Eat and Exercise For Quick Weight Loss There are times in our life when we need to lose weight quickly, either for weddings, reunions, special events, or to boost motivation. Ramping up your workouts is a great way to boost performance and achieve body goals; however, it’s common to increase your fitness routine only to gain weight. …
Fiber: The Essential Guide
Why Is It Essential? Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract even though it’s the structural part of plant foods that our bodies can’t even absorb. However, most people fall short of the daily recommendations and miss out on important benefits. What is It? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that cannot be absorbed or …
5 Weight-Loss Numbers You Should Know
Weight Loss Goals Daily or weekly weigh-ins can be beneficial and it’s important to keep in mind that sustainable weight loss involves focusing on other numbers too. Scale numbers can be misleading and they don’t always reflect weight-loss progress. Below are five things to keep in mind while working towards your weight loss goals. 60 | Recommended Duration of Daily …
Kidney Stones: Treatment & Prevention
This Too Shall Pass: Treating and Preventing Kidney Stones More common, frequently less painful and far more preventable than reputed, kidney stones have, entered a new era of highly effective, noninvasive procedures. We bring you up to date on kidney stone treatment & prevention Q: Why do kidney stones happen? A: They form when substances…
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Essential Guide to Portion Sizes
Serving Size Vs. Portion Size We’ve all been there: after enjoying a quick snack, we check the nutrition label only to learn we’ve just eaten two, three or even four servings when we thought we were having one. Our food industry tents do double, triple or even supersize portion sizes. Additionally, many of us have adjusted to these large serving …
Essential Guide to Fat
Don’t be afraid of fat. Not only does it make food taste good, but it also plays an important role in a healthy, balanced diet. Learn more about the basics of fat and how it can positively affect health goals. The Basics At 9 calories per gram, fat is the most calorie-dense of the macronutrients (carbs and protein each have …
Essential Guide to Avoiding Running and Walking Injuries
The Research Walking and running injuries are very common but can be avoidable by understanding the signs and symptoms. According to research, anywhere from 20–80% of runners end up injured each year. This number is lower for walkers as a result of the reduced impact forces. However, pavement pounders of every ilk deal with a host of nagging pains — …
A High-Fiber Diet Could Help You Live Longer
Add Years to Your Life Eating a fiber-filled diet doesn’t have to mean noshing on bran muffins and drinking prune juice. Avocados, raspberries, artichokes, lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas are all high in fiber and can help you hit the recommended intake of at least 25 grams per day for women and at least 30 grams per day for men. …
The Surprising Link Between Pushups and Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease risk is usually assessed through a treadmill test, putting participants through their paces to determine how well their hearts respond to high-intensity exercise. But a recent study suggests there might be an easier way to predict heart health: pushups. Participates who were able to do 40 pushups or more at the start showed a 96% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease events …