Losing belly fat can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. If you’ve put on a few pounds (or more) around your abdomen, it’s important to know that excess belly fat can increase your risk for a lot of health concerns, including heart attacks, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, color cancer, asthma and Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading Tips to Lose Belly Fat
Month: November 2018
Apple Cider Vinegar is good for weight loss
First off, what is apple cider vinegar? It is a type of vinegar that is made in a two-step fermentation process. Apples are used and crushed and combined with yeast to convert the sugar in the apples to alcohol. Bacteria is then added to ferment the alcohol into acetic acid. One Tablespoon of Apple Cider … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar is good for weight loss
Natural Pigment May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
A new study has found that the pigment found in some fruits and vegetables may help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research from Northumbria University in the UK found that when ingested in high quantities, anthocyanin, the pigment that gives produce its red, purple and blue color, reduced the risk of developing coronary heart … Continue reading Natural Pigment May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Blue Light May Decrease Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a concern for many American men, but new research indicates that blue light may provide a safe and cost-effective alternative to medication. Reducing blood pressure without drugs A study from the University of Surrey in the UK and Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf in Germany determined that blue light exposure appears to … Continue reading Blue Light May Decrease Blood Pressure
Virotherapy May Eventually Cure Cancer
There’s great news on the cancer front! A team of researchers from Japan and New Zealand has found that the Seneca Valley virus appears to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. Understanding virotherapy’s work in killing cancer Using biotechnology to turn viruses into the anti-disease agent, scientists have been able to use the Seneca … Continue reading Virotherapy May Eventually Cure Cancer
Gambling Behavior Increased by Sounds and Lights
Enjoying gambling responsibility can be a fun recreational activity. But new research indicates that the lights and sounds that go with a win on slot machines might increase your likelihood of making risky decisions that can lead to a gambling addiction. A new study on gambling Two researchers from the University of British Columbia set … Continue reading Gambling Behavior Increased by Sounds and Lights
How Hookah Smoking Harms Blood Vessels
While most men know that smoking cigarettes are the No. 1 leading preventable death in our country, a new study has found that hookah smoking isn’t necessarily a safe alternative. The study on smoking New research from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Nursing examined 30 healthy young adults for a hookah smoking … Continue reading How Hookah Smoking Harms Blood Vessels
Choosing a Dress Shoe
So, you’ve finally picked a few great outfits for the workplace. But what about the dress shoes? Choose a dress shoe isn’t as simple as picking “something black.” There are loafers, Oxfords, derbies, monk straps, boots and even pumps for men. We’ve put together a basic guide to help you choose the right shoe based … Continue reading Choosing a Dress Shoe
Sleep Deprived? It May Make You Dehydrated
Going to bed late and getting up early can be a common habit of adult men working in stressful jobs. But a new study has found that not getting enough sleep may lead to dehydration. The Research on Dehydration Published in the journal Sleep, the new research from Pennsylvania State University in State College examined … Continue reading Sleep Deprived? It May Make You Dehydrated
Nuts May Help You Avoid Weight Gain
Eating a small portion of nuts each day may be able to help you keep extra weight off. The first study In one study, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health wanted to understand how eating nuts affected body weight. They had participants replace foods with low nutritional value with a 1-ounce … Continue reading Nuts May Help You Avoid Weight Gain