Category: Motivational

https://reason.com/2021/08/30/california-court-rules-vegan-creamery-has-first-amendment-right-to-call-products-butter-and-cheese/

https://www.yourtango.com/self/taking-hot-bath-burns-many-calories-going-gym-says-science

“Scientists now believe that what causes middle-age spread is largely lifestyle changes that make us eat more at a stage when we become inclined to do less.”

“The good news is there are ways to improve your metabolism.”

“Do regular resistance or weight-bearing exercise — such as lifting weights or using machines that provide resistance training (where muscles are used to pull or push weights)”

“NHS guidance is that adults should do strengthening activities that ‘work all the major muscles — legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms’ — at least two days a week.”

“Exercising before you eat can help, too. According to a 2018 study at the University of Bath, men who worked out before eating burned twice as many calories as those who exercised after, because the lack of food in the system means they are more likely to burn unwanted fat stores.”

“Eating your last meal of the day before 6pm [or 4 to 5 hours before bedtime] is also beneficial. This is because metabolism naturally slows during sleep, making it harder to burn off calories consumed later.”

“A 2019 study at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, U.S., found volunteers who ate a large meal at 10pm burned 10 per cent fewer calories overnight than those who ate before 6pm.”

“Professor Dhillo advises: ‘Exercise in any form is a magic bullet. If you do anything that gets you off the sofa and away from your TV or computer, then it’s likely to be of benefit.’ “

“Getting good sleep is also essential. A 2019 study at Penn State University, in the U.S., found that just four late nights in a row sent volunteers’ metabolisms haywire and changed the way they metabolised food.”

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-9920355/What-really-causes-middle-age-spread-beat-it.html

https://dnyuz.com/2021/07/14/how-walking-can-build-up-the-brain/

https://www.drmcdougall.com/newsletters/the-10-most-healthful-packaged-foods/?mc_cid=cc010be5e5&mc_eid=33215bfb5e

After just 2 weeks of diet-swap the results are evident.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/new-uc-berkeley-study-draws-strong-link-between-cell-phone-use-and-cancer

Waist to hip ratio cut-off levels

Excess abdominal fat distribution is indicated by a WHR greater than 0.8 for women and 0.9 for men.

Due to the natural variation in body shape and composition between different ethnicities, the cut-off points for determining central obesity are slightly different. Ethnicities with a smaller build, such as Japanese and Chinese, may be at risk at a lower WHR. It is best to see your doctor to have a thorough examination that takes these factors into account.

If your WHR is greater than the cut-off levels, you should see a doctor. You are at risk for developing the following conditions:

• Diabetes: A high WHR is not the most reliable prediction of diabetes, but it does correlate with individuals who have diabetic levels of fasting blood glucose. A WHR over 0.96 for men and 0.83 for females is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes. If these WHR values are coupled with a BMI over 25, the risk is even greater. Tests for diabetes should be carried out immediately, and at least every three years.
• Ischaemic stroke: An elevated WHR is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke. A 1.6-fold greater risk has been determined for females with a WHR greater than 0.87, and a 2.3-fold greater risk for men with a WHR greater than 0.98.
• High blood pressure: A large WHR is associated with high blood pressure. Even if you have a BMI in the normal range, you will still have an increased risk of hypertension if your WHR is high.
• Reduced lung function: Poor lung function is significantly correlated to a WHR greater than 0.94±0.06. Reduced lung function causes difficulties in breathing and physical performance.
• Metabolic risk factors: A large WHR is associated with abnormal levels of uric acid, C-reactive protein, triglyerol, insulin, glucose and HDL cholesterol. These organic compounds are all associated with various medical conditions.

More info here:

https://www.myvmc.com/investigations/assessing-central-obesity-waist-to-hip-ratio/