After being told by a doctor she was ‘morbidly obese’ a mum of two managed to lose 2st 8lb in just four months after discovering Simple health app This article contains affiliate links, which means we will receive commission on any sale of products or services we write. Learn more A before and after of…
A study reveals that a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet paired with physical activity preserves bone health in older adults with metabolic syndrome—especially women—highlighting a promising approach to prevent age-related osteoporosis. Study: Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity, and Bone Health in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent…
Do you eat breakfast? If so, what do you have? The first meal of the day has long been seen as the most important, with research showing links between having breakfast and better health through lower incidence of diabetes and heart disease and a lower body mass index. The rise in popularity of intermittent fasting…
Be it the evening snacks or midnight munchies while binging our favourite show, all of us love junk food once in a while. But when it comes to weight loss, junk food can add to the challenges and make weight loss more difficult. On April 1, lifestyle coach Anu Tripathi addressed this dilemma and wrote,…
Celebrity fitness routines often become the gold standard for many individuals striving to achieve their dream physiques. However, renowned nutritionist Khyati Rupani has now shed light on the extreme and sometimes unhealthy practices followed by Bollywood stars to maintain their appearances. In a candid conversation on One Take With Aniket, she revealed how many celebrities…
When Beth Trustrum ran and hiked the 16km (10-mile) race in Hong Kong’s Lantau 50 series in December 2024, finishing the hilly course in just over three hours, she could hardly believe it. For the 41-year-old who had been overweight most of her life, it was a huge accomplishment. In her childhood and teens growing…
Looking for new ways to best serve our patients, Essentia Health-Fosston is excited to introduce a comprehensive weight management service designed to help people achieve their weight loss and wellness goals. The robust team includes Kari Gudmundson, a nurse practitioner and certified weight management specialist; certified dietitian and diabetic educator Sarah Wills; and physical therapists…
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, but not all breakfast foods are as healthy as they seem. While some options may appear nutritious, certain seemingly “healthy” choices can actually contribute to visceral fat and a bigger waistline—the harmful fat stored around your organs that increases the risk of metabolic diseases….
Imagine being one of the millions of Americans in need of a hip or knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. Severe pain, reduced physical activity, an inability to perform many routine tasks – the symptoms can be truly debilitating. But if you’re obese or overweight, there’s a good chance that your orthopedic surgeon will refuse to…
Urgent Care doctor David Bermejo will discuss ways to implement healthy lifestyle changes during a community lecture at the DeWees Center on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The lecture, titled “It’s Never Too Late for Lifestyle Medicine,” will cover how simple lifestyle changes — at any age — can help prevent and treat chronic disease and help people…