Consider this a mini-lesson on what those blood pressure readings mean (so, you know, you don't have to just smile and nod next time). The post What Do Those Blood Pressure Numbers At The Doc’s Office Even Mean? appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
Deciding when's the right time to have a baby is not so cut-and-dry. (If only there were a crystal ball for this kind of thing, amirite?) The post Real Talk: Is There A ‘Right’ Age To Have A Baby? appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering several questions from the comment section of a previous post about my training supplementation. There were some fantastic ones. I explain my favorite dinners and the latest I’ll eat it. After that, I give a couple ways to test (or not) the effects of these supposedly beneficial foods,...
So I did a thing … well, two things actually. Let me back up a bit first. At the end of last year, I felt myself wanting a change. I mean, I really love running but I was feeling less and less inspired by it. Training for marathons had become a grind — one that...
It's the stuff of South African nightmares: being confronted by hijackers. And it's exactly what happened to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters...
Spotted some blood in the toilet bowl? Got a bout of constipation out of the blue? Here's how to tell when changes in your bowel movements are problems. The post These Changes In Your Bowel Habits Could Be Red Flags appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
My story is not unique. There are many people who will read this and relate to that little voice they’ve silenced. Here's how I learnt my partner was gay. The post “I Discovered My Husband Was Actually Gay — Here’s How” appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
Forget kefir. Let's not forget that here in SA, we have always had our own probiotic-rich fermented milk drink: Amasi. Try this...
Logging 45 mins on the treadmill every day or slogging through long, steady runs five times a week won’t help you blast fat. Choose this cardio instead...
Research of the Week Swapping out carbs for nuts does wonders. Doctors don’t listen to and often interrupt their patients. Young kids innately malign free riders. Self-esteem peaks at age 60 and doesn’t decline until age 70. The “obesity paradox” is explained by low-lean mass, not low-fat mass. “Extra” muscle is healthy, extra body fat is still bad for you. New...
This gorgeous summertime parfait is infused with healthy fat and flavor from ingredients like macadamia nuts, coconut and full-fat dairy. A few teaspoons of gelatin make this dessert rich and creamy—and also benefit your skin, sleep, gut health and tissue repair. You’ll find this treat incredibly creamy, slightly sweet and tangy. It replaces the typical graham...
OC4 coach Jen Widerstrom explains how protein and fat work together to help you shed excess weight.Want to lose weight? Eat more protein. Science tells us that protein is a natural fat burner. According to the Journal of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers showed that high-protein meals increase the metabolism of overweight people. That’s...
OC4 coach Jen Widerstrom explains the difference between high- and low-quality protein.From bars to powders to drinks and more, there’s a lot of functional protein-packed products out there. So how do you pick the best option to fit your nutritional needs?It’s all about choosing high-quality protein. If you consume low-grade protein that has been synthesized...
Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week the road to sustainable seafood, dairy fat gets a pass, and oily fish delays menopause. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? Try this awesome free speed reading app to read...
Per Bernal When it comes to your training, you can have it all—a ripped physique, full muscles, and the ability to move a monstrous amount of weight. Just ask Brandon Smitley, a former bodybuilder turned pro powerlifter who holds the raw...