Congratulations. You just finished your workout and have reached your calorie goal. Well, maybe not…
It turns out you can’t trust most exercise machines. They often grossly overestimate how many calories you’ve burned.
A study at the University of California, San Francisco evaluated the accuracy of calorie counters on various cardio machines. Researchers revealed your go-to cardio machine’s calorie counter can go over by almost 50%:1
… Read MoreCornell University researchers have discovered what could be the world’s simplest way to lose weight.
They studied the kitchens of hundreds of American homes, analyzing food items kept on the counter. Then they correlated the items with the body weight of the occupants.
They found that one object on the kitchen counter has a surprisingly powerful effect on weight. It turns out that women who keep a fruit bowl on the counter weigh on average 13 pounds less than those who don’t.… Read More
By now, you may have already failed in that New Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2016…
But it’s not too late. You can still get back on track. And the secret may be easier than you think:
Simply don’t eat when you’re not hungry.
A new study reveals it may be one of the worst food mistake you can make.… Read More
Throw that New Year’s resolution in the trash. Starting a diet in January is a bad idea, researchers have found.
A study at the University of Exeter in England shows that when you try to lose weight in the dead of winter, the evolutionary deck is stacked against you.
In our hunter-gatherer days, being underweight in the winter was life-threatening. Food was scarce.… Read More
You may soon be getting this surprising heart health advice from your doctor: “Eat two steaks and call me in the morning.”
Researchers at Kansas State University have come up with a way to add heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids to beef.1,2
Omega-3s are powerful medicine against heart attacks. They are the active ingredient in fish oil pills, which many people take to prevent heart disease.… Read More
Coffee is one of the oldest—and most beloved—beverages on the planet. Its health benefits go beyond a quick jolt of morning energy. In fact, drinking coffee may be one of the best ways to protect your health as you age.
Here are five surprising reasons you should drink coffee every day:
Women who drink coffee each day lower their chance of developing tinnitus by at least 15%, according to a study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.… Read More