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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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Going on a Road Trip? These 20 Healthy Snacks Will Make Hours Feel Like Minutes
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Summer road trips are a fun, budget-friendly way to see the world around you, whether you're alone, with your family, or your best friends. Whether you plan on driving for a few hours or a few days, there's something about being in the car that makes us hungrier. We need a steady supply of great music and yummy snacks as the sustenance to keep us going on the freeway. It's so easy to stock up on candy and doughnuts, and while we love a sweet treat, we're partial to healthier snacks. So, we found 20 snacks, all available on Amazon, that will keep you happy and satisfied. From healthy chips (yes, they exist), to protein bars and trail mix, these snacks were made for long car rides. You can pick at them for hours on end, or finish the whole bag in about five minutes, whatever floats your boat. We don't judge. This Summer, when you get in the car, you're going to be the most popular passenger if you're prepared with these 20 snacks. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 29, 2019 at 01:20PM
I'm a Flight Attendant, and This Is the 1 Piece of Workout Gear I Always Pack in My Bag
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I used to work out with dumbbells constantly. Like many women, I was all about those booty gains, so I centered my routine on squats, deadlifts, and other glute-focused exercises. I always pushed myself to lift heavier weights, hoping to unlock faster results . . . and then I began feeling sharp pain in my wrists and hands. After weeks with no improvement, a doctor told me the tendons in my wrists were strained, and the dumbbells were likely to blame. I had to stop. I tried exercising without weights, but I quickly became frustrated. I began working out less and less often, until one day I came across resistance bands on Instagram. I ordered a set of Peach Bands from Amazon, hopeful that they'd breathe some life back into my routine. A few days later, I received four colorful bands, ranging from light to extra heavy, tucked neatly into a little pink pouch. Any lingering skepticism faded just minutes into my first session - my glutes were on fire. By the end of the workout, I felt incredible, and my wrists were no longer bothering me. These bands are super effective, but they're also easy to travel with - an added benefit for a flight attendant. I take them to the gym to use during glute activation exercises and tuck them into my suitcase so I can work out from my hotel room anywhere in the world. They're so light and simple to pack, and I love that I can now squeeze in a workout on my layovers. Not only do I see a difference in my body after using these bands, but I also see a difference in my relationship with working out. I used to pile on weight, which caused my form to suffer after just a few reps. Now I'm able to take my time and really focus on the way my body is moving. I honestly can't imagine my fitness routine without them. Keep reading for details. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 29, 2019 at 12:52PM
7 Fierce Female Trainers to Follow on Instagram For At-Home and Gym Workouts
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I am a huge - emphasis on huge - fan of Instagram workouts. They're easy-to-follow routines I can find and save for later (you wouldn't believe the number of ab and booty videos I have on deck). When it comes to the trainers who post these helpful guides, you probably know household names like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey Wells, Alexia Clark, and Jillian Michaels. But I wanted to do some digging to find certified trainers you may not have heard of yet, depending on how well-versed you are in the realm of Instagram workouts. I'm a firm believer in the fact that you can never have too many options for exercise straight from qualified professionals with a solid following on social media - you just need to know where to look. These trainers, all females in the fitness industry, post kick-butt workouts you can do at the gym or at home with the right equipment (though some require no equipment at all!). Plus, they're kick-butt women, too. Check them out ahead! Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 29, 2019 at 12:52PM
Being Transgender Not a Mental Disorder, WHO Says
https://wb.md/2I47T3u Transgender people will no longer be classified as having a mental disorder by the World Health Organization. WHO officials voted to move the term they use for transgender people -- gender incongruence -- from its mental disorders chapter to its sexual health chapter in the 11th revision of its International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11), CNNreported. That revision takes effect on Jan. 1, 2022. The term gender incongruence is used by the WHO to describe people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth, CNN reported. The new classification for transgender people is expected to improve their social acceptance while still providing them with access to important health resources, the WHO said last year when it announced the planned change. Gender incongruence "was taken out from the mental health disorders because we had a better understanding that this wasn't actually a mental health condition, and leaving it there was causing stigma," Dr. Lale Say, coordinator of WHO's Adolescents and at-Risk Population team, said last June, CNN reported. "So, in order to reduce the stigma while also ensuring access to necessary health interventions, this was placed in a different chapter," Say explained. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 29, 2019 at 12:16PM
Breaking the Ultrasound Barrier to Fight Disease
https://wb.md/2Kd2ee4  David Schorr, clinical trial participant, Columbus, OH. Kim Schorr, wife of David Schorr, Columbus, OH. Nir Lipsman, MD, PhD, scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto. Rich Powley, recipient of ultrasound for essential tremor, Free Union, VA. Richard Price, PhD, research director, University of Virginia Focused Ultrasound Center, Charlottesville. Christopher Puleo, PhD, lead biomedical engineer, General Electric Global Research Center, Schenectady, NY. Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society: “Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound: Current Status and Future Perspectives in Thermal Ablation and Blood-Brain Barrier Opening.” News release, FDA. News release, University of Virginia. Nature Communications: “Noninvasive sub-organ ultrasound stimulation for targeted neuromodulation.” Focused Ultrasound Foundation: “Parkinson’s Disease.” Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center: “Focused ultrasound.” Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 29, 2019 at 12:16PM
First Trial of Opioid Maker Begins
https://wb.md/2KcSVen Johnson & Johnson created a deadly demand for opioid painkillers, lawyers for the state of Oklahoma said in opening statements at the United States' first trial in which a drug company is being sued for its role in the nation's opioid crisis. Lawyers for Johnson & Johnson responded that the company acted responsibly and lawfully in an effort to offer relief to chronic pain patients, The New York Times reported. The trial is being heard by a judge without a jury and is being livestreamed to the public. Two other opioid makers -- Purdue Pharma and Teva Pharmaceuticals -- settled with Oklahoma. Purdue will pay $270 million and Teva will pay $85 million, The Times reported. The Oklahoma vs. J&J case is being closely watched by lawyers in nearly 1,900 similar state and federal cases in the U.S. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 29, 2019 at 12:16PM
FDA OKs Wearable Device for Migraine Pain
https://wb.md/2JL3ztq  May 29, 2019 -- The FDA has cleared a noninvasive device to relieve acute migraine pain. Nerivio Migra is a "first-in-category product," according to Theranica, the company that makes it. It is worn on the upper arm and uses smartphone-controlled electronic pulses to relieve migraine pain. The device is for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults who don’t have chronic migraine. The FDA approved the device on the basis of results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 252 patients who had two to eight migraines per month. People in the study who used Nerivio Migra had much more pain relief than people using a placebo (66.7% vs. 38.8%). They also had more freedom from pain (37.4% vs. 18.4) and relief of most bothersome symptoms (46.3% vs. 22.2%) 2 hours after treatment. The pain relief lasted 48 hours after treatment. The rate of device-related harmful events was low and was similar between treatment groups (4.8% vs. 2.4%). Device‐related side effects included a sensation of warmth, temporary arm/hand numbness, redness, itching, tingling, muscle spasm, and pain in the arm, shoulders, or neck. All were mild and resolved within 24 hours. They did not require medical treatment. The device "can provide patients with significant relief of pain and other migraine symptoms without the side effects presented by drugs," neuroscientist Messoud Ashina, MD, PhD, of the Danish Headache Center, who is president-elect of the International Headache Society, said in a news release from the manufacturer. The company plans to launch Nerivio Migra in the United States this year "at an affordable price," Alon Ironi, CEO and cofounder of Theranica, said in the release. "We have identified at least 7 different painful conditions that may be relieved by this noninvasive, drug-free technology after appropriate clinical development." Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 29, 2019 at 12:16PM
'Bad' Cholesterol, Rare Alzheimer's May Be Linked
https://wb.md/2KaIRSZ  WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Here's another reason to keep your cholesterol under control: New research suggests that LDL, or "bad," cholesterol may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer's. A rare form of the disease that occurs before the age of 65, early-onset Alzheimer's has previously been linked to a gene mutation involved in how the body processes fats and cholesterol. But that mutation only accounts for a small percentage of cases, the scientists noted. Their new research suggests that "LDL cholesterol levels [also] play a causal role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease," said lead researcher Dr. Thomas Wingo. He's an assistant professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. "The big question is whether there is a causal link between cholesterol levels in the blood and Alzheimer's disease risk," Wingo said. "The existing data is murky on this point. Our current work is focused on testing whether there is a causal link." Most early-onset Alzheimer's disease is not explained by known gene mutations, Wingo added. The APOE genetic mutation, called APOE E4, raises levels of LDL cholesterol. High levels of this type of cholesterol can clog arteries, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke. Other gene mutations associated with early-onset Alzheimer's are called APP, PSEN1 and PSEN2. But all of these genetic variants are only linked to about 10% of all cases of early-onset Alzheimer's. That leaves 90% of all early-onset Alzheimer's unexplained, Wingo said. For the study, he and his colleagues sequenced specific areas of the genes of more than 2,100 people. Of these, more than 650 suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's. In addition, more than 260 participants had their cholesterol levels checked. The researchers found that the APOE E4 mutation accounted for about 10% of early-onset Alzheimer's, which is the same as seen in late-onset Alzheimer's. They also looked for APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 mutations, and found that about 3% of early-onset Alzheimer's patients had at least one of these variants. Wingo's team also found that participants with high LDL cholesterol levels were at a greater risk for early-onset Alzheimer's, compared with those with lower LDL levels. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ May 29, 2019 at 12:16PM
Get'cha Head in the Game: Watch Zac Efron Work Out With Victoria's Secret Models
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Ever since his days as the Wildcats' basketball captain and Vanessa Hudgens's on-screen love interest in High School Musical, Zac Efron has developed some major skill in the fitness department. It's pretty apparent that his health and physique are thriving - just check out the "Gym Time" section on his YouTube channel where he's worked out with Vampire Diaries veteran Nina Dobrev, or his Instagram feed where you'll find him undergoing physical therapy (he's getting over an ACL injury), rock climbing, and, of course, posing for shirtless pictures. Troy Bolton would be proud. In Zac's newest "Gym Time" video, models Jasmine Tookes, Sara Sampaio, Josephine Skriver, and Kelsey Merrit take him through a "Victoria's Secret Angel workout" led by trainer John Gaines. The first circuit they did targeted their core and featured skier rows, elevated crunches, and Russian twists. The next five-move circuit had them split into stations doing alternating waves, pistol squats, TRX rows, kettlebell sumo squats, and squat to bicep curls with dumbbells. They then divided into teams for a basketball challenge with what Zac dramatically called the "50 meter plank walk of death." By the end of this sweat session, they'd worked their entire bodies, which really did look like all kinds of intense. Watch the full video above. And, before we forget, we just had to ask: can we be in the next "Gym Time," Zac? We're all in! Health via POPSUGAR Fitness http://bit.ly/2mWxwLI May 29, 2019 at 10:59AM |
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