Kiwifruit cell walls have fiber and hold water. Both can soften stools and improve frequency.... Read More
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Gut Health and Exercise Motivation
The microbiome is the microorganism community (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses) in an environment. In humans, “microbiome” is often used to describe the microorganisms living in or on a particular body part, such as the skin or gastrointestinal tract.... Read More
Drop Inflammation
Move, and you will help transfer sugar into muscles for storage. This improvement increases insulin sensitivity for two to 48 hours, depending on the exercise type. A Washington University (USA) study discovered that one hour of moderate biking on a machine raised insulin sensitivity for 48 hours.... Read More
Mindfulness for Hypertension
High blood pressure is common and affects our arteries. If you have hypertension, the blood force pushing against the artery walls is too much, and the heart works harder to pump blood.... Read More
Sit Less!
Columbia University (USA) researchers recently addressed the frequency and volume of physical activity to fight back. The answer: Just five minutes of walking every 30 minutes (during prolonged periods of sitting) can offset some of the harmful effects of being mostly sedentary.... Read More
Breast Density Matters
There are two important reasons why breast density is important. First, those with dense breasts have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. The more dense the breast, the higher the risk. However, those with dense breasts are not more likely to die from breast cancer.... Read More