Eating Well for Optimum Health
Eating well is one of the simplest things that you can do to preserve and enhance your health. Choosing healthy foods that are bursting with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients is a great way to give your body the support it needs to function well. Foods that are high in calories, saturated fat and simple carbohydrates may be tasty, inexpensive and easy to shop for, but in the long-run they are not going to be serving your body well!
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Arthritis and Obesity
We all know that being overweight is a fast-track way to developing many adverse health conditions. We are frequently told by the media that one of the best ways to stay healthy as we age is to avoid piling on the pounds, and to work to lose any excess weight that we may be carrying. This is certainly the case when it comes to arthritis, and those at the heavier end of the scale run a heightened risk of developing this condition.
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Why You Should Be Eating Your Oats!
As a young child you were probably often told by your parents to eat your porridge - and with good reason! Although this is certainly not the favourite breakfast choice of most children, it is a great way to promote optimum health and future-proof your body!
A Secret Weapon for Optimum Health
As we strive to become healthier people in order to improve the quality of life that we enjoy, it is always useful to find secret weapons along the way.
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Aerobic Exercise and Obesity
A new study into whether or not the negative health effects of obesity can be offset by aerobic fitness has found that this is most likely not the case. Experts have previously suggested that if a person is overweight they can improve their health by engaging in regular aerobic activities, even if these activities do not lead to weight loss. However, fresh data has disputed this idea and has found that people in this category will not enjoy improved health by doing so. The study therefore suggests that maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to promote optimum health and longevity.
Health Risks
Obese people are at a much greater risk of a variety of serious health conditions. These conditions include heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. When we consider that over a third of adults in America are obese, it is easy to see the public health problems that the country is facing.
Causes of Obesity
Far from simply being a dietary problem, the incidence of obesity in America is also attributed to a lack of physical activity. Many people lead sedentary lifestyles, which are effectively leading to adverse health conditions.
Exercising regularly not only burns calories at the time, but those who exercise also burn more calories generally throughout the day than those who don’t exercise.
Studies into Obesity
In the past, studies have been conducted to determine whether a person can be overweight but physically healthy. These studies have suggested that if an overweight person exercises regularly then they will be at a lower risk of the health problems associated with obesity.
However, this theory is now being labelled as misleading and experts are advising obese people that they will have to lose the weight if the do not want to suffer the ill effects. Additionally, the mortality rate among men of a normal weight is much lower than obese men - irrespective of their level of aerobic fitness.
Aerobic Exercise and Obesity
Obesity in America is a huge problem and initiatives to combat this problem have been launched across the country. With over 78.6 million adults being of an increased weight, the cost of this to the country is estimated to be over $140 million a year.
Through education of nutrition and exercise it is hoped that the next generation will not succumb to the behaviours that are currently leading to rising obesity rates. Being of a normal weight with an adequate level of aerobic fitness is advisable for everyone in the battle to keep weight-related health problems to a minimum.
References
1) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/304362.php?tw
2) http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-aerobic-exercise-definition-benefits-examples.html
Lose the Weight for a Better Surgical Outcome
We all know that keeping an eye on our weight is one of the best things we can do to maintain optimum health. This is not only because of the health benefits associated with a lower weight but also because extra weight can place additional strains on our bodies. This is especially true when considering surgical outcomes and it is now confirmed that patients who are obese are more likely to experience post-surgery complications.
Fit or Fat?
In the fitness world, we are constantly bombarded with new ideas and techniques for keeping fit, as well as varying diets that we can all try and perhaps benefit from if we like! However, with this influx of information surely not all of it can be correct. It is often difficult to know which advice to follow and which of the many suggestions and concepts will work best for you. Finding an exercise regime that you enjoy and healthy foods that you are happy to stick to can quickly lead to increased health benefits.
