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Foods Rich in Protein, Dairy Products Help Dieters Preserve Muscle and Lose Belly Fat
August 29, 2011 New research suggests a higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet has a major positive impact on body composition, trimming belly fat and increasing lean muscle, particularly when the ... > full story -
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Men, but General Health Benefits from Physical Exercise Outweigh Risk
August 29, 2011 A Norwegian survey carried out between 1974 and 2003 showed that there was a graded independent increase in the risk of AF with increasing levels of physical activity in a population-based study ... > full story -
Research from Everest: Can Leucine Help Burn Fat and Spare Muscle Tissue During Exercise?
August 28, 2011 Research on Mt. Everest climbers is adding to the evidence that an amino acid called leucine -- found in foods, dietary supplements, energy bars and other products -- may help people burn fat during ... > full story -
Mathematical Model Predicts Weight With Varying Diet, Exercise Changes; Findings Challenge One-Size-Fits-All Weight Assumptions
August 25, 2011 Researchers have created a mathematical model -- and an accompanying online weight simulation tool -- of what happens when people of varying weights, diets and exercise habits try to change their ... > full story -
Aerobic Exercise Bests Resistance Training at Burning Belly Fat
August 25, 2011 Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to losing that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. When researchers conducted a head-to-head comparison of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and ... > full story -
Why Only Some Obese People Develop Chronic Diseases: Disease-Causing Fat Cells Found in Those With Metabolic Syndrome
August 24, 2011 Researchers have discovered biological indicators that help explain why some obese people develop chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, and others do ... > full story -
A Lifetime of Physical Activity Yields Measurable Benefits as We Age
August 24, 2011 The benefits of physical activity accumulate across a lifetime, according to a new study. Researchers examined the associations of leisure time physical activity across adulthood with physical ... > full story -
Exercise Can Substitute Effectively as Second 'Medication' for People With Depression, Study Suggests
August 24, 2011 Exercise can be as effective as a second medication for as many as half of depressed patients whose condition have not been cured by a single antidepressant ... > full story -
Inactivity Linked to Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
August 23, 2011 As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to grow, researchers are focusing on discovering why the prevalence of the disease is increasing. New research finds that ceasing regular ... > full story -
Maintaining Exercise When the Cardiac Rehab Is Complete
August 23, 2011 Researchers have found that patients who have completed cardiac rehabilitation and who receive telephone counseling that supports exercise are more likely to adhere to an exercise ... > full story
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