Archive for October, 2009

Excess Pregnancy Pounds Hard to Shed

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Obese women who gain more weight than recommended during pregnancy are more likely to retain as much as 40 percent of that weight one year after they give birth, according to a Kaiser Permanente study. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Smog boosts blood pressure in the obese

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

People who are obese appear to suffer significant increases in blood pressure when they are exposed to air pollution, a new study has found. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Sardinian Diet Part 2

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Yesterday we looked at the new (it’s not really new for those Sardinians that are on it) Sardinian Diet and one of its main components, and extremely dark red wine full of anti-oxidants. Today we are going to look at another important component that allows dieters to get their protein. You are going to love [...]

Obesity affects young women’s fertility: study

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

According to new research, women who are obese by age 18 are more likely to develop polycystic ovarian syndrome and become infertile than young women who maintain a normal weight. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Sardinian Diet

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

You may have heard of the recently discovered Sardinian Diet because ABC’s Good Morning America just did a segment on it this morning featuring the author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, Dan Buettner. Dan has studied longevity across the globe and has come to some [...]

Drinking may help the heart–but with risks

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Drinking alcohol has been found to have some positive effects on cardiovascular health, but experts say the health risks associated with drinking far outweigh the potential benefits. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Statin muscle pain linked to gene mutation

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Scientists at Duke University have found that people who take cholesterol-lowering statins and who have a common gene mutation are more likely to have muscle aches related to the drugs’ use. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Vitamin B doesn’t help the heart: study

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

The results of a new study suggest that taking vitamin B supplements is unlikely to help prevent strokes and heart attacks in people who suffer from or have risk factors for heart disease. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Could fish for dinner increase diabetes risk?

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Eating a diet high in the healthy Omega 3s found in fresh fish may help guard against heart disease, but a new study suggests it may also raise the risk of diabetes. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Mangosteen juice may lower inflammation

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Mangosteen juice may lower inflammation that can lead to diabetes and heart disease, a new study suggests. Source: MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News