Nerve Zap Might Ease Pain of Herniated Disk
https://ift.tt/2TQJSBV A therapy that has been around since the 1980s, combined with modern CT scan technology, may ease back pain through inflammation-reducing pulses of energy sent down the spine with pinpoint accuracy. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ November 27, 2018 at 02:37PM
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If You're Busting Your Ass at the Gym and Not Losing Weight, Bob Harper Says This Is Why
https://ift.tt/2RjWFv2 ![]() Losing weight takes a considerable overall lifestyle effort, including dialing in your diet, working out, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. But of all the factors at play that can help you lose weight, many people tend to solely focus on their activity. If they just up their workout regimen and log hours at the gym, they think they can reach their goals. Turns out, upping your activity is only half the battle. Less than half the battle, actually, since losing weight requires a focus on nutrition and eating in a calorie deficit. It's a problem fitness guru Bob Harper sees all too often. "I don't want people to work so hard in the gym and then blow it all by eating too much or too much of the wrong thing," he told POPSUGAR. He added that some people view working out, especially cardio, as a means to burn off the food they ate or as an excuse to indulge later. And while it's important to eat the foods you want in moderation, putting such an emphasis on cardio could backfire. Related: Bob Harper Reveals the Biggest Thing That Will Sabotage Your Weight-Loss Progress "I think that people tend to overdo it when it comes to their cardio activity," he told POPSUGAR. "What that's going to actually do, it could have a reverse effect; that high-intensity cardio will actually make you hungrier." Like Bob mentioned in a video on his Instagram as part of a series called #TwoCupsIn, "People still think that they are going to be able to go to the gym and do all this cardio and be able to get the body that they are looking to get, and I'm here to tell you that that's not necessarily the case," he said. "You have got to focus on what you're eating every single day and at every single meal. You're going to get the body you want by working out in the kitchen." To figure out how many calories you should eat a day for weight loss, use this formula, which factors in your height, weight, and activity level. If you're confused about what to eat, check out this post from nutritionists who share what to eat at every meal to lose weight. Sure, exercise is important - but if your diet isn't dialed in, you won't see the results you are looking for. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI November 27, 2018 at 01:41PM
Flu Treatments: What's New and What's for You
https://ift.tt/2SgKtLU ![]() During last year’s bad flu season, so many people were trying to get Tamiflu that some areas had shortages. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ November 27, 2018 at 01:33PM
Just a Little Weightlifting Can Help Your Heart
https://ift.tt/2P63BtU Small amounts of “resistance exercise – including weightlifting and pushups -- has definite health benefits and seems to have a direct effect on the heart, new research suggests. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ November 27, 2018 at 01:33PM
5 Reasons Your Belly Fat Isn’t Budging - and What to Do About It
https://ift.tt/2BCCBPf ![]() Stubborn belly fat isn't just annoying when you're trying to get into a new pair of jeans; excess visceral fat around your stomach can lead to health problems, particularly in women. A study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology found that the incidence of coronary heart disease was greater in women with a higher body mass index (BMI), and a separate study published in the European Journal of Cancer found that body fat and particularly belly fat can raise the risk of breast cancer in women. Whether you want to lose that excess belly fat for weight loss or health reasons (or heck, both) here are the sneaky culprits that are preventing you from shedding abdominal fat, plus some ways to combat it. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI November 27, 2018 at 01:24PM
This Trainer Explains How to Easily Control Your Portions to Lose Fat
https://ift.tt/2AqzDf1 ![]() You've probably heard that losing weight is 80 percent about what you eat and 20 percent about how much activity you get. It doesn't matter how many calories you burn at the gym if you follow up your sweat sesh with 5,000 calories of pizza and fries. But even if you're making an effort to eat healthier, it's tricky to determine how much of each food group you should be eating, especially if you don't have a food scale or measuring cups. Luckily, personal trainer Max Weber, ACE, NASM, shared a helpful tip on his Instagram for how to eyeball your portion sizes for each meal - all you need is your hand. "Controlling your portions - eating the right amount of protein, carbs, veggies and fats at each meal - is imperative for making optimal progress on your fitness goals," he wrote. For women, a serving of protein is the size of your palm, a serving of carbs is the size of your cupped hand, a serving of veggies is the size of your fist, and a portion of fat should be the size of your thumb. For men, it's all doubled: a serving of protein is two palm-size portions, a serving of carbs is two cupped-hand-size portions, a serving of veggies is two fists, and a serving of fat is two thumbs. Of course, these are just a guideline; your unique needs may vary depending on your goals, Max explained. So if you're out to eat or just in a rush to prep your food, use your hand as a guideline and stay on track with your healthy meals! Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI November 27, 2018 at 11:23AM
7 Questions to Ask Before Dropping Your Hard-Earned Cash on a Gym Membership
https://ift.tt/2P9QFn2 ![]() It's nearing the end of the year, and if you're already thinking about New Year's resolutions - which could include getting in shape - you might be wondering whether it's time to finally join a gym. It's one of the wisest investments you can make, but there's still a lot to consider before you decide on one, especially if you're committing to a routine for the first time. Finding the right gym or studio is essential - after all, you don't want to waste your time or money on a membership that doesn't meet your needs. To help you find your way, we asked Tim Blake, an NASM-certified trainer and founder of Super Fit Dads, what questions you should ask before signing on the dotted line. Related: 8 Resolutions to Jump-Start 2019 and Keep You on Track For Better Health All Year Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI November 27, 2018 at 10:38AM
Study: Donated Kidneys From Pot Users Seem Safe
https://ift.tt/2E0qOwI By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Marijuana use by live donors has no effect on kidney transplant outcomes for donors or recipients, a new study finds. National Kidney Registry recommendations exclude substance abusers from donating kidneys, and transplant centers may refuse live donors with a history of marijuana use. Until this study, however, there had been no evidence about how marijuana use may affect transplant outcomes. For the study, researchers reviewed kidney transplants from live donors performed between January 2000 and May 2016 at one U.S. transplant center. Of 294 donors, 31 were marijuana users. Of 230 recipients, 27 used marijuana. There were no differences in outcomes among donors or recipients related to the donors' use of marijuana, according to the study published recently in the Clinical Kidney Journal. "A significant shortage in available potential kidney donors exists. Our goal with this study was to start a conversation on this topic and to encourage other centers to study this important question," lead author Duane Baldwin said in a journal news release. "It is our hope that considering marijuana-using donors could ultimately save lives," he added. Baldwin is a urologist at Loma Linda University Health in Loma Linda, Calif. In the United States, nearly 100,000 patients are on the list for kidney transplants, with wait times of 3 to 10 years. Some do not survive long enough on dialysis to receive a transplant. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ November 27, 2018 at 10:29AM
Report: Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 40 Children
https://ift.tt/2PXGJC8 By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- A new government study finds that roughly 1 in 40 American children has autism, a huge jump from the previous estimate of 1 in every 59 children. The survey asked parents of more than 43,000 children between the ages of 3 and 17 whether or not their children had ever been diagnosed with autism or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and whether the child in question still struggled with an ASD. Study author Michael Kogan offered several explanations for the discrepancy between the previous figure from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the new figures from the 2016 National Survey of Children's Health. First, he noted that "because there is no biological test for ASD, it is difficult to track." And he added that different data collection methods can produce very different results. For example, Kogan pointed out that the CDC only collected information on 8-year-olds living in 11 residential areas. By comparison, the latest survey looked at a far wider age range, and is the first such effort to be national in scope. The latest figure is also based on a more recent time frame than the CDC's last review in 2014, he noted. And his team's conclusions stem from information collected from parents, while the CDC conducted a review of medical and school records. "I don't know if 'surprised' is the word I would use," Kogan said about his team's findings. "We began the study knowing that the prevalence of ASD had been increasing for the last 30 to 40 years." Kogan serves as director of the Office of Epidemiology and Research in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Apart from arriving at an estimate for autism prevalence, the investigators noted that more than a quarter of children with ASD (27 percent) were taking some type of medication to tackle the disorder's symptoms. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) had been receiving behavioral treatment in the year leading up to the survey. ContinuedBut parents of children with autism indicated that their children had greater care needs -- and had more trouble getting that care -- relative to those struggling with other comparable conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and anxiety, Down syndrome, behavioral or conduct problems, intellectual or learning disabilities, and/or Tourette syndrome. Specifically, parents said they were 44 percent more likely to have trouble getting mental health care, 24 percent less likely to get care coordination help, and 23 percent less likely to have a "medical home" for their child, meaning a single team of caregivers. The findings were published online Nov. 26 in the journal Pediatrics. Thomas Frazier, chief science officer at Autism Speaks, expressed little surprise at the findings. "They are generally consistent with previous parent surveys and other direct prevalence studies where researchers directly screen for and attempt to identify autism," he said, adding that the CDC numbers are "probably a bit conservative." As to why estimates have generally been rising in recent years, Frazier dismissed the idea that the overall share of American children who have autism is growing that rapidly, suggesting instead that analysis methods have become "more liberal and inclusive." As to the broader question of access to care, Frazier agreed that there is an urgent need to provide better access to early screening and subsequent treatment, particularly for low-income families. "At Autism Speaks, we have attempted through our Autism Treatment Network to increase pediatricians' and family practice doctors' awareness and ability to screen," in addition to providing "gold-standard" medical care, he said. And Frazier added that "early, intensive developmental and behavioral interventions are effective," especially when parents get the training they need to be better positioned to help their child. According to Autism Speaks, autism spectrum disorder refers to a "broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication." Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ November 27, 2018 at 09:54AM
Some Romaine Safe to Eat Again, But Warnings Remain
https://ift.tt/2E1DmE1 ![]() If you do not know where your romaine came from do not eat it, the CDC says. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ November 27, 2018 at 09:39AM |
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