When it comes to exercise, what’s better? Spending 10 hours on the treadmill or doing a wide range of exercises over a shorter period of time? Recent research says it’s the latter, confirming that there’s truth to the saying “quality over quantity,” even for our exercise habits. The study, which was published in… Continue Reading
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Excess Calories, Not Protein, Contributes to Weight Gain
Weight gain is a major concern for many of us, especially after all the excess during the holidays. But is it just certain foods that cause us to get fat, or is it simply overindulging – regardless of the type of foods – that contribute to weight gain? A recent study published in the… Continue Reading
Sleep Deprivation Undermines Weight Loss
If you’re cutting calories, exercising and still having a hard time losing weight then you may not be getting sufficient sleep, according to new research. Paradoxically, dieters who slept an average of 8.5 hours per evening lost a greater proportion of body fat than lean body mass than those who slept just 5.5 hours…. Continue Reading