Tag: metabolism

Yoga and How It Affects Your Metabolism

April 12, 2022
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The ancient practice of yoga has become a popular form of gentle exercise for those who shy from the gym or have physical limitations but still want to improve strength, flexibility, and their mental health. While some attend a local yoga studio, there are also apps and Zoom classes to use in your home. Cardiovascular…

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How to Avoid Dieting Mistakes That Increase Your Body Weight

April 1, 2022
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No doubt, dieting can be quite stressful.  If you’ve tried some of the many diets out there … I’m sure  you know what I mean. The fact is that “yo-yo dieting” only lowers the number of calories you are able to ingest and still lose weight with every diet.  It’s a common practice. Many people looking to…

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When Does Your Metabolism Slow Down?

January 24, 2022
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Many people believe that they gradually gain weight from their 20s onward because their metabolism gets slower over the years, but now it appears that this is not true (Science, Aug 3, 2021:373(6556):808-812). Close to 6,500 people from 29 countries, ranging in age from infancy to 95 years, were followed for more than 40 years….

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The Reason Weight Loss Plateaus When You Diet

January 2, 2022
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Understanding the metabolic and behavioral adaptations that slow weight loss.

Some People in Greenland Absorb Sugar Differently

December 24, 2021
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A genetic variation present in 2 to 3% of Greenland’s population makes them metabolize sugar differently and offers health benefits. According to a new study, gut bacteria and a unique diet that has nourished Greenlanders for millennia have provided them with a genetic variation that offers an incredible advantage. Two copies of a gene variant…

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