If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about it getting high, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. The three essential parts to managing or reducing high blood pressure…
The 3 Things You Can Do Today to Lower Blood Pressure Tomorrow
460lb Man Who Spent Days in Bed Loses 39 Percent of Bodyweight Through Diet and Walking
A man from Eureka, California, who weighed well over 400 pounds and would spend days at a time in bed with no energy or motivation lost 39 percent of his weight after committing to a keto diet and going on walks. “I was 460 pounds [208 kg], and I was starting to feel like those people…
Research Links the Western Diet to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as the standard American diet has gone global, IBD has become more common across the globe. All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD. A recent study has found that eating…
Study Links Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables With Less Stress
In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The Australian Diabetes and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study aimed to find a link between…
Maintain a Healthy Weight With These Natural Antiobesity Agents
Mother Nature is all about balance, but the pace of modern life can cause you to feel a bit tilted at times. If you’re struggling with maintaining a healthy weight—or even if you have only a few pounds to lose—these six natural antiobesity agents can help you shift the scale into equilibrium. 1. Cinnamon This…
Landmark Study Shows Sardines Help Keep Diabetes Away
Researchers found that people with prediabetes who ate two cans of sardines each week significantly lowered their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, lowered their insulin resistance, and lowered their blood pressure as well. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition that’s affected by several factors, including the foods you eat and the amount of…
22-Year-Old Who Weighed 435lb and Attempted Suicide Loses 235lb in 2 Years, Becomes Powerlifter
A young man from New Brunswick has proven that becoming strong on the outside takes inner strength, too. So, too, does losing 235 pounds (106 kg) when you’re overweight. At the height of his weight gain, Connor Terry, from Moncton, Canada, tipped the scales at 435 pounds (197 kg). That was two years ago. Now, at…
Infertile Woman Suffered 5 Miscarriages, Praises Vegan Diet for 2 Miracle Babies
An infertile UK woman who suffered five heartbreaking miscarriages has become a mom after turning vegan. Tina Higginson, 33, began to believe she couldn’t have children when she was diagnosed with unexplained infertility. After five years of trying, Tina from Harlow, Essex, gave up and decided to focus on her health. The meat-eater swapped steaks…
265-Pound Mom Who Gorged on Family Blocks of Chocolate Daily Drops 100 Pounds Thanks to Healthy $40 Meal Prep
A 265-pound chocoholic who polished off a family block every night looks unrecognizable after dropping over 100 pounds and six dress sizes thanks to her budget $40 MEAL PREP. After reaching her heaviest weight of 265 pounds (120 kg), Victoria Bowen’s self-esteem reached an all-time low—while her wardrobe was full of frumpy size-24 clothes. The…
Dieting May Slow Metabolism—but It Doesn’t Ruin It
When it comes to dieting, research shows the majority of people will regain some—if not most—of the weight they’ve lost. While there are many reasons why this weight regain may happen, some popular claims online are that it’s because dieting permanently wrecks your metabolism. But while it’s true that dieting slows your metabolism, it also improves…
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