Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains
“Did you know that your blood sugar can spike by 30% or more after a typical meal, even if you do not have diabetes? However, the solution could be as simple as taking a short walk after eating. Emerging research shows that the simple act of walking after meals may dramatically improve metabolic health.”
The power of pets in reducing loneliness and social isolation for at-risk groups
“A new pilot program is the first to use a shared interest in pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce loneliness and social isolation.”
Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to More Than 124,000 Preventable Deaths in U.S.
“Ultra-processed foods could be driving an increase in preventable deaths, a global study reports. For every 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption in total daily energy intake, the risk of all-cause mortality rose by 2.7%. Ultra-processed foods have been associated with 32 adverse physical and mental health outcomes.”
There’s a way to make sure you never lose your workout motivation.
“We all know that exercising regularly is important for health, but finding the motivation is often challenging. Fatigue, daily commitments, and lack of energy make us think twice before getting off the couch and heading to the gym. In a world where motivational tips abound on TikTok, a new study shows that one of the most effective ways to gain and maintain motivation is much simpler: mindfulness.”
Smoking, Drinking, And Lack Of Exercise Start Showing Adverse Health Impact At Age 36
“A new study claims to have pinned the exact age at which bad habits begin to catch up with our health, and it might be younger than you think. A new study by Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland says that by their mid-30s, people who had an unhealthy relationship with drinking, smoking, and exercise at an earlier age were already showing signs of adverse health.”
