Tag: health
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Yes, You can Change Your Genes. Sort of.
You get a lot from your parents. From how you look to what type of personality you have to how long you’ll live. Pretty much everything about a person can be attributed, in part, to genetics. And while you can’t change your parents, you may be able to change your genes, sort of. DNA and…
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Looking at Obesity in a Different Light
Nearly 1 in 3 adults in developed countries has obesity. Obesity carries with it significant physical and mental health challenges. People with obesity are more likely to get type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and die earlier. And then there are lesser-known concerns such as greater chances to get dementia, arthritis and joint pain.…
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Is Time-Restricted Eating Right for You?
One of the more popular diet trends in recent years is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting refers to various patterns of time-dependent eating. This means eating only at certain times. Examples include rotating between eating and fasting (or low calorie) days to time-restricted eating within the same day. What is Time-Restricted Eating? Time-restricted eating is a…
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Is standing better than sitting?
The average person sits approximately 10 hours per day. Assuming one gets eight hours of sleep, that’s nearly two-thirds of a person’s awake time. Sitting for extended periods can increase your chances of a variety of diseases, including dementia, and early death. Sitting has even been termed the new tobacco (although, sitting isn’t nearly as…