This Incredible Article in the New York Times Details How Long Covid Affects the Body
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/02/19/science/long-covid-causes.html
“Exercise Alters Breast Tumor Gene Expression” by Pam Harrison
September 26, 2019 For the first time, a study has shown that exercise has a direct biological effect on breast tumor gene expression, providing potential insight into previously reported links between exercise and lower mortality risk in breast cancer patients who exercise relative to those who do not. “We only had observational evidence that exercise […]
10-20-30 Training
This simple program will help you make the most of a short workout by improving heart health and endurance. Try it with your favorite cardiovascular activity. 1. Run (or bike or swim or row) lightly for 30 seconds. 2. Run moderately for 20 seconds. 3. Run at top speed for 10 seconds. Repeat the sequence […]
10-Minute Workout
If you like to run, bike, row or swim — just a little bit — this workout is a great option for you. 1. Warm up for 2 minutes. 2. Pedal, run or swim all-out for 20 seconds. 3. Pedal, run or swim slow and easy for 2 minutes. 4. Pedal, run or swim all-out […]
The 7-Minute Workout
12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair, and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort — all of it based on science. 1. Jumping jacks 2. Wall sit 3. Push-ups 4. Abdominal crunches 5. Step-up onto a chair 6. Squats 7. Triceps dip on a chair 8. Plank 9. High knees, […]
The 4-Minute Workout
If you don’t really like doing push-ups or wall sits, you can still benefit from H.I.I.T. Try this 4-minute burst of fitness. 1. Warm-up briefly. 2. Run, swim or bike intensely for four minutes. 3. Stop. Catch your breath. Repeat three times a week.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) that can lead to NASH
It is becoming more common today to be diagnosed with non-alcoholic, fatty liver disease or NAFLD. Approximately, 20% of the developed world has it. This is a byproduct of eating carbohydrates in excess and the extra glucose enters the liver after muscle storage is maxed out. These foods are processed carbohydrates like pasta and pastries […]
Yo-Yo Dieting
When you make the concerted effort to go on a diet, lose weight, and then slowly put the weight back on in spite of still closely following your diet and the same exercise regimen. We have all experienced or know someone who has lost a lot of weight with dieting to then slowly, over time […]
Sugar and Cravings
Have you ever noticed how the more sugar you eat the more you crave? The problem lies in the sugar and insulin interaction. The higher the sugar content, the more insulin is secreted to lower it to the normal range which can cause your body to crave more sugar. Also, some people retain insulin in […]
Visualize Your Portion Sizes
You have decided to eat more mindfully and stick to appropriate portion sizes but who always has access to a scale and measuring cups at work or out to dinner. You’re out to dinner and the food comes. You’re looking at the plate of food and trying to figure out how much is being served […]