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'Highly Processed' Food Linked to Earlier Death
https://wb.md/2XfMafj  THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- People who get many of their meals from packages may have heightened risks of heart disease, stroke and premature death, two large studies suggest. The findings, published online May 29 in the journal BMJ, are the latest to point the finger at "ultra-processed" foods. They include not only "junk food" -- like chips, sweets and fast food -- but also the breads, processed meats, jarred sauces and frozen meals that many people consider staples. In one study, researchers followed more than 100,000 French adults for about five years. They found that the more ultra-processed foods people ate, the higher their odds of a first-time heart condition or stroke: Those who ate the most processed foods were 23% more likely to suffer cardiovascular trouble compared to those with the lowest intakes. And it wasn't only because those foods were loaded with sugar, salt or fat -- or because those people were heavier, exercised less or had other unhealthy habits. Instead, there might be other things about highly processed foods that take a health toll, according to researchers Bernard Srour and Mathilde Touvier, from the University of Paris. Other studies, they noted, have hinted that additives or contaminants formed during food processing have negative effects on metabolism and the cardiovascular system. The researchers stressed that their study can't prove cause and effect. But taken along with other research linking processed foods to ill health effects, they said the message is straightforward: Strive to eat more "whole" and minimally processed foods. Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist not involved in the study, had the same advice. "I like to say: The longer the shelf life, the shorter your life," said Freeman, who directs cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver. Based on the overall body of research, he said, the most heart-healthy diet is one rich in whole foods -- particularly plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts. To make that more affordable and convenient, Freeman pointed to healthy, packaged options -- like fresh-frozen vegetables. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 30, 2019 at 03:06PM
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Strengthen Your Abs and Legs With The Fitness Marshall's New Dance Workout to "Started"
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We can always count on The Fitness Marshall to keep it sexy and sassy in his dance workouts. If you want a quality sweat sesh, you've got try his new dance cardio workout to "Started" by Iggy Azalea. Don't be surprised if your abs and legs feel sore tomorrow; The Fitness Marshall made this a sweaty routine! The combination of quick and slow movements make this a great HIIT workout. "You may have started from the bottom, but you're gonna dance your way to the top," TFM told POPSUGAR. "This dance is a reminder of where you came from but a celebration of where you're headed." We like how that sounds. If you're ready for a feel-good workout, check out the full routine in the video above. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 30, 2019 at 02:00PM
Melt Into These 16 Flexibility-Boosting Yoga Poses and Unknot Muscles You Forgot You Had
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As I (vividly) recall, my one and only failure in the elementary school Presidential Fitness Test was the sit-and-reach. You sit. You stretch your legs out. You reach your toes. And man, I could not do it. To this day, I can run, I can lift weights, I can swim, I can push my way through a HIIT workout until I physically collapse, but if you ask me to touch my toes? Ha. Flexible muscles can help prevent everything from exercise-related injuries to daily aches and pains, while improving your posture and balance. Thanks to some very inconsistent yoga practice over the past few years, I have gotten somewhat more limber, but it's something I still need to work at constantly. Luckily, flexibility is something you can really improve with time and consistent practice, which is why we asked these nine yoga instructors to spell out their favorite flexibility-enhancing moves for beginners like myself, who need to take things slow and steady. You can do these stretches one by one or in a sequence, moving slowly and mindfully from pose to pose. Grab a mat or find a comfy floor, and get ready to stretch things out. Related: Take 10 Minutes to Chill Before Bed With This Relaxing Yoga Sequence Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 30, 2019 at 01:44PM
Ariana Grande Postpones Shows Due to Tomato Allergy
https://wb.md/2Qzh9AB THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Pop singer Ariana Grande postponed two shows in Florida this week due to a tomato allergy. "Tampa and Orlando, I woke up incredibly sick today, ran to the doctor here and have been told to postpone these shows tonight and tomorrow," Grande, 25, wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday afternoon, People reported. "I'm so beyond devastated." On Wednesday, she said her illness was actually a tomato allergy. "Update: we discovered .. that .. i had an unfortunate allergic reaction to tomatoes and my throat pretty much closed. still feels like i'm swallowing a cactus but slowly making progress! thank u all for your love and understanding. can't wait to get back to performing and to make it up to Tampa and Orlando in November." Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 30, 2019 at 01:05PM
Middle-Aged Men May Need to Check For Thinning Bones
https://wb.md/2Xg8wgR  THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Brittle bones are often seen as a woman's health issue, but low bone mass may be more common among middle-aged men than generally thought, a small study suggests. The research, of 173 adults aged 35 to 50, found that men and women were equally likely to have low bone mass in the hip. It was found in 28% of men and 26% of women. Those study participants, the researchers said, had osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density. In some cases, it progresses to osteoporosis -- the brittle-bone disease that makes people vulnerable to fractures. The fact that osteopenia was just as common in men came as a surprise, said researcher Allison Ford, a professor of health and exercise science at the University of Mississippi. Full-blown osteoporosis is clearly more common in women. About one-quarter of U.S. women aged 65 and up have the condition in the hip or lower spine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That compares with about 5% of men the same age. But, Ford said, the new findings suggest low bone density might be more common in middle-aged men than appreciated. "Low bone mineral density and osteoporosis affect men," she said. "They should not be overlooked." Ford suggested men take steps to help ensure their bones stay healthy -- including eating a well-balanced diet with enough calcium, getting adequate vitamin D, and performing weight-bearing exercise. Weight-bearing refers to activities that make the body move against gravity. Jogging, dancing, stair-climbing and walking all qualify, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The findings were published May 28 in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. The research was based on bone density scans of 173 men and women. All were recruited from the University of Mississippi or the surrounding community, and most were white. That's a limitation, Ford noted, because it's not clear whether the prevalence of osteopenia would be the same in a larger, more diverse population. Ford said the findings "shed light" on low bone density in men, but more research is needed. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 30, 2019 at 12:50PM
I Tried a 30-Minute Stretch Class, and Let Me Tell You, You're Not Stretching Enough
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Fitness is a huge part of my life. I'm in the gym roughly five days a week, hitting up everything from boot camps to Spin class. Though I've been trying to lift weights more frequently, I've always been a bit of a cardio queen. My goal is to sweat and (usually) to get sore. So when I noticed that my gym had added a 30-minute stretch class to the schedule, I was intrigued. To be honest, I don't stretch nearly as much as I should. I'm a big fan of foam rolling, but if we're talking stretches you have to hold for a set amount of time, I'm out. And by that I mean I'm literally out the door and on with my day. I'm also not as flexible as I once was, though, and I know flexibility is something you have to work to maintain. So a few weeks ago, I rolled out of bed at 6 a.m. to make the stretch class. To be clear, I'm not someone who goes to the gym that early. Needless to say, I knew this would be a challenge. If we're talking stretches you have to hold for a set amount of time, I'm out. And by that I mean I'm literally out the door and on with my day. I was one of seven people who managed to crawl out of bed that morning. Each of us was given a mat, a stretching strap, an exercise ball, and one heavy and one light weight (mine were 10 pounds and three pounds). The teacher put on a mix of Sam Smith, MØ, and Disclosure, which set the tone for a more relaxed class. We started on our knees, holding one leg and then the other in a lunge position to stretch our hips and IT bands. Like most people with desk jobs, I have tight hips, so this was a little uncomfortable, but in an I-know-this-is-good-for-me way. Next, we stretched our hamstrings, and yiiiikes. I had just done a cycling class the night before, so I really felt this one. After that, it was on to our stomachs to stretch our backs, using two familiar moves: yoga's Cat and Cow stretch and the Superman exercise. From there, we stretched each leg with the stretching band. This was the toughest part of the class, because it really targeted the hamstrings, groin, and IT bands. (Imagine laying on your back spread-eagle. It hurt!) Next we did a move called an iron cross, in which you twist one knee across your body to stretch your back. Mine audibly cracked this time, so clearly I needed this. The class also implemented about 10 minutes of core moves, which actually got me sweating. We did planks, Russian twists, weighted crunches, and some other moves incorporating the exercise ball. I left the gym feeling like I had done something really good for my body. Over and over, I was forced to hold a pose and focus on my breath, which I would never do on my own. And perhaps I'm not alone in that. Granted, it was very early, but I was by far the youngest person in the class. I think young people tend to think our muscles will recover on their own and that stretching is a waste of time. But that's obviously not true. I wasn't the most flexible person there, despite my age, and that's reason enough to keep going back. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 30, 2019 at 12:20PM
TSA OKs Some CBD Oils, Pot-Derived Drug on Flights
https://wb.md/2MxuDi3 (THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 -- HealthDay News) Airline passengers will now be allowed to travel with some forms of CBD oil and an epilepsy drug derived from marijuana, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration says. Previously, all forms of marijuana were prohibited in carry-on bags and checked luggage, the Associated Press reported. The policy change applies to the marijuana-derived drug Epidiolex, which is used to treat epilepsy in children, and CBD oil "as long as it is produced within the regulations defined by the (2018) law," that legalized hemp and hemp derivatives, the TSA says. Hemp-derived CBD is low in or has no THC, the chemical in marijuana that gives users a high, the AP reported. Other forms of marijuana, including CBD oils that have THC and cannabis-infused products that are still illegal under federal law, remain banned under the TSA's new rules. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 30, 2019 at 12:08PM
This Is the New Low-Carb, High-Protein Cereal You're About to See All Over Social Media
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Cereal is one of those foods that makes everything better. Bad mood? Grab a bowl of cereal. Want a late night snack? Grab a bowl of cereal. Hungover? Grab a bowl of cereal. As you can tell, we're cereal fanatics - especially because preparing a bowl requires zero cooking skills. We recently stumbled across the new Magic Spoon cereal, and we can't wait to test it out. You may be wondering why we're hype about cereal, but Magic Spoon isn't your regular degular cereal, folks. It comes in four flavors: fruity, frosted, cocoa, and cinnamon, and packs 12 grams of protein and three grams of net carbs per serving. Not to mention, it's keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, and non-GMO. If that doesn't have you ready to give it a shot, it's also free of cane sugar, corn syrup, and sugar alcohols. All of that is to say: it's pretty healthy for a bowl of cereal. Unfortunately, you won't be able to pick up a box from your favorite grocery store. Instead, you can order a Magic Spoon variety box ($39 for four boxes) online. If you're on the fence, the Magic Spoon website says you can try it risk-free, "100-percent happiness guaranteed." We definitely plan on stashing a box or two at work and munching on the rest at home. Now, we've just go to decide which flavor we want to try first! Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 30, 2019 at 11:59AM
12 Low-Carb Cereals, Because Breakfast Is the Most Important Meal of the Day
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It feels like our life revolves around figuring out what we want to eat. Every few hours, we have to think about what we're in the mood for and what will nourish our bodies, and honestly, sometimes we wish we didn't have to think about it so much. When we get home late or have to run out the door early in the morning, we turn to cereal. It's a nostalgic, yummy meal or snack that reminds us of our childhood and always seems to make us smile. When we're eating low-carb, though, cereal seems out of the question. But we found 12 options on Amazon that will let you have your cereal and eat it, too. These picks all have less than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving, which is ideal for a low-carb diet. Whether you want to pair your cereal with milk, yogurt, or just eat it dry (hey, we don't judge), you'll fall in love with these yummy, nutritious picks. From sweet picks to crunchy granola and even hot cereals, there's something for everyone. Plus, they're all on Amazon, so they can be at your door in just two days. Meet your new go-to meal. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 30, 2019 at 11:41AM
Hungry or Just Craving? Use This Dietitian's Simple Hack to Beat Overeating For Good
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My overeating habits make the post-dinner lull a dangerous time for me. I love reaching for a bowl of cereal as "dessert" right after my meal. That's fine when I'm really hungry for it, and enjoying a food you love isn't a bad thing; in a balanced diet, there's always room for the healthy portions of the foods that taste amazing and make you happy. But indulging too often, when I'm already full from dinner, isn't a good long-term choice either. The treat tastes great while I'm eating it, but a little while later, the usual symptoms of overeating come out to play: bloating, lethargy, and sometimes even nausea. "The body is smart and the body knows how much it needs," said dietitian Michele Fumagalli, RD, LDN, of Northwestern Medicine and Fit Plate Nutrition. "We just have to actually listen to it and know when we're hungry versus if we're craving something." Easier said than done, for sure, but Michele offered an easy tip to do just that. Think very clearly, she said, about carrots and hummus. Picture it in your mind: the taste, the texture, the feeling you'd get after eating it. Does it sound good? "If you can ask yourself that and you think, 'Yeah, I'll eat carrots and hummus,' then you're probably hungry," Michele told POPSUGAR. If that snack doesn't sound good, she explained, "then you're probably just craving something really delicious instead." It doesn't have to be carrots and hummus, either - think of any snack that's a balance of healthy nutrients, like vegetables or fruit, and protein, like hummus or peanut butter. I've tried this trick using bananas and peanut butter as the "imagined snack," and found that, even though that example taps into my natural sugar cravings a bit more, it's an effective test to see whether I'm actually hungry. If I really do need food, a filling snack sounds amazing. I'll grab my peanut butter from the fridge and go at it. But other times, when I imagine that snack in my stomach, it doesn't sound appetizing at all. That's a big sign that what I'm feeling is a craving, not hunger. Frankly, I'll occasionally still eat the post-dinner cereal, even after I've determined that I'm just craving something. Sometimes, a girl just needs a bowl of cereal! But I've found that even in those cases, I like having the foreknowledge that, OK, I'm indulging here, and that's fine. I can eat a bowl of cereal, satisfy that craving, and be done with it - I don't have to stress about overeating, because I listened to my body, acknowledged that I wasn't really hungry, and made a conscious decision to eat the delicious food instead of mindlessly indulging. "Our body knows best," Michele said, and getting curious about what your body is telling you - craving? Hunger? Somewhere in between? - can help you tune into what you need to feel strong and healthy. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 30, 2019 at 11:20AM |
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