Category: Fitness
Moving to another country could mess with your gut bacteria
Research suggests migration between countries can profoundly affect the bacteria that live in our digestive systems, with important implications for our health.
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New report details King County health trends
Insurance coverage up, smoking down, but little change in physical activity and obesity levels are among the findings.
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Why life insurance companies want your Fitbit data
Insurers could use these apps to track all the activities you do while wearing the smartwatch, including steps walked, heart rate, even when you’re having sex.
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Coffee with your sugar?
One grande pumpkin spice latte from a certain famous coffee chain has 50 grams, or 12 teaspoons, of sugar.
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Where to draw the line on workplace wellness incentives
In some cases, the dollar amount is so high that employees feel they have little choice but to participate.
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Obesity rates at or above 35% in 5 states, CDC
Adult obesity prevalence is at or above 35% in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
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How to beat the ‘freshman five’ weight gain
Young women will gain one to five kilograms of body fat during young adulthood, while males will gain 1.5 to 10 kilograms on average.
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Electric Bicycles Race Ahead of City and State Rules
Electric bicycle sales in the United States have nearly tripled in the past three years, making them the fastest-growing type of bicycle on the market.
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Delay eating breakfast and eat dinner early if you want to lose body fat – new study
There is strong evidence to support the health benefits of time-restricted eating (TRE) in animals, and recent small studies suggest possible benefits for humans, too.
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Ten strategies to lose weight – backed by new research
A study of 100s of British adults trying to lose weight and review of other weight-loss studies has identified 10 strategies that may help you lose weight.
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Cycle, walk, drive or train? Weighing up the healthiest (and safest) ways to get around the city
If you want to make your daily commute a health promoting activity, cycling is the best way to go. Walking (assuming it’s a reasonable distance) is good too.
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Keto diet: a dietitian on what you need to know
For most, following a low carb diet, rather than a no carb diet, is much more practical – as it will also allow for the inclusion of fruit and all vegetables.
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