Yes, You Can Lose Weight Walking – Here’s How

Why walking? It’s free, easy on the joints, requires no equipment, and can help you lose weight and boost your life expectancy. Walking is one of the greatest, albeit most underrated forms of physical activity there are. And despite what many people think, it’s not “useless” or “not enough exercise.” It’s common for people to scoff at walking because it is gentler and less intense than other types of cardiovascular workouts. But research suggests that walking for exercise can be...

Ashwagandha for Weight Loss: What the Science Says

To be completely honest, most of us have gained a pound or 10 over the past year and a half. Matter of fact, more than half of Americans have gained weight according to the latest report by the American Psychological Association. Experts believe that social isolation and sedentarism were mostly to blame, but the constant and unyielding stress we’ve all been experiencing during the pandemic is also a major contributing factor. If you are looking to lower stress and maybe...

Does Skipping Breakfast Increase Weight Gain & Diabetes?

While previous research has shown that skipping breakfast causes the brain to crave high calorie foods and can lead to weight gain rather than weight loss, new research completed at Harvard found that men who skip breakfast increase their chance of developing diabetes by over 20%. The elevated risk was even in men who were slim and healthy and ate fairly healthy diets. The study which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition followed over 15,000 men for...