Fat loss and weight loss are not the same thing. Not all of your body’s weight is fat. That’s important because a focus on fat alone can lead to missing the subtleties and complexities of weight. That includes making sure you’re not unhealthily losing the wrong mass in your quest for weight loss. Losing weight […]
We say often, and it’s always worth remembering, that there’s no such thing as a magical pill for fat loss. There are things you can do to improve your chances, but there’s no single, one-size-fits-all approach. Supplements are one of the most controversial aspects of the weight loss industry, but there is at least one
Have you noticed how health and fitness seem to have lots of big words to express what you might have thought were simple concepts? Hypertrophy is one of them. It’s a fancy turn of phrase that you probably don’t use every day, but if you’re someone who cares about growing your muscles, muscle hypertrophy is
Is any area of health more controversial than fat loss? Just how much of our weight is genetic, and how much of it can we control? Which advice should we listen to among all the doctors, scientists and random people on the internet? The basic advice for losing weight stays pretty much the same wherever
Anyone making an effort to be healthy will be ensuring they get all the minerals they need in their diet. For those who want to look their best at the same time, they may also buy skincare products containing minerals. But how effective are they? And, more importantly, are they safe? First, let’s draw an
For some, a little drink here and there can be a fun way to relax and unwind that creates a pleasant sort of buzz. Then there are the serious alcoholics, the ones putting their lives in danger every day because they just can’t stop. And between those two points are a whole range of drinking
Sleep. It’s right up there, just behind diet and exercise, when it comes to the lists of things you should do to be healthier and happier. And it’s also something that a lot of people struggle with for a variety of reasons. Now, I admit that I don’t always get my full eight hours. Sometimes
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Plant-based diets have surged in popularity in recent years. From the purported health benefits to the environmental impact, there are lots of reasons people are choosing to cut back on meat. But just how healthy is the alternative, and are there still potential issues to avoid? A diet that is high in fruit and vegetables
1. Looking and feeling better are often inexorably linked. If you manage one, it can feed into the other. Conversely, if one is waning, the other is likely to suffer as well. You need to manage both. 2. We all get a mental and emotional boost when we go out looking good and we know
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It’s difficult enough trying to look and feel your best when facing the regular day-to-day challenges of modern life. When you add additional hardships – like the toll that both cancer and its treatment can take on the body – it can seem almost impossible. Whether it’s surgery or chemotherapy, cancer treatments are notoriously draining.
