Fitadelphia – Page 33 – Fitness, Nutrition and Environmental Info from Experts from Around the World

Posted on November 10, 2020
Posted in Artificial Sugar, Nutrition, Obesity

Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Artificial Sweeteners

Your diet soda might just be worse than a regular one. Popular Science Sara Chodosh Everyone organizes their sugar packets, right? DepositPhotos There are a lot of myths about artificial sweeteners. The main one is that they’re actually better for you than regular sugar. Low-calorie sweeteners have been around for decades now, and we’re finally

Posted on November 6, 2020
Posted in BPA, Plastic, Pollution

New Jersey bans single-use plastic, paper bags in stores, food businesses

Thursday, November 5, 2020 4:53AM Governor Phil Murphy announced the banning of single-use plastic and paper bags in all New Jersey stores and food service businesses.TRENTON, New Jersey — Governor Phil Murphy announced the banning of single-use plastic and paper bags in all New Jersey stores and food service businesses. Murphy said the bill is

Posted on November 23, 2020
Posted in COVID19, Nutrition, Obesity, Pesticides/Herbicides, Pollution

What does junk food have to do with COVID-19 deaths?

Obesity, scientists know, is a diet-driven condition that contributes to many other serious health problems. Being overweight is strongly linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, for instance. Thus it is not surprising that the CDC has found, along with the 48 percent of the COVID-19 victims who are obese, 28 percent of those hospitalized with the virus have diabetes.

Posted on October 29, 2020
Posted in Fitness, Mental Health, Senior Fitness and Health, Social Fitness

31 Best Games for Seniors : Have Fun!

Cherry After retirement, boredom can start to invade older people’s lives. They repeat the same day over and over again, which among other things, can lead to depression. Even senior social activities can become tedious and hard to handle. This is why, in this article, I will go over the best games for seniors—suitable for

Posted on October 29, 2020
Posted in Nutrition, Obesity

The Portly Victorian Undertaker Who Launched the World’s First Low-Carb Craze

“Of all the parasites that affect humanity,” he wrote in his “Letter on Corpulence,” “I do not know of, nor can I imagine, any more distressing than that of Obesity.”

Posted on October 29, 2020
Posted in Detox, Nutrition, Obesity

Nutrition Tips For You: Millets For Weight Loss – Sorghum

Wheat and rice may be amongst the most popular grains, but millets such as sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), foxtail millet (kangni), finger millet (ragi), Barnyard millet, Kodo millet, Little Millet, Proso Millet are amongst the healthiest millet grains available. Bipasha Das | Millets are a group of small-seed grasses grown in semi-dry areas of

Posted on October 29, 2020
Posted in Fitness, Nutrition, Obesity

When You Lose Weight, Your Fat Cells Don’t Just Let Go of Fat

Belly flab is like a storage unit for the rest of your body. Sara Chodosh Popular Science Mmmmmm, fat! DepositPhotos If cells were personified, each fat cell would be an overbearing grandparent who hoards. They’re constantly trying to make you eat another serving of potatoes, and have cabinets stacked with vitamins they never take. Like

Posted on October 29, 2020
Posted in Bones, Nutrition, Obesity

CHERRIES: SIX HIDDEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS SUPERFOOD

CHERRIES: SIX HIDDEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS SUPERFOOD By Dr. Natasha Turner ND With a wide range of health benefits, cherries — and more specifically, tart cherries — are an oft-overlooked superfoods. But whether it’s insomnia, joint pain or belly fat you’re dealing with, cherries may be just what the doctor ordered. Here’s why. Cherries

Posted on October 28, 2020
Posted in Hygiene

Wash your mask daily: the ultimate guide to face coverings

Experts explain the best ways to handle and wash masks – and how to avoid ‘maskne’ Linda Geddes Science correspondent Frequent washing is particularly important if coming into contact with vulnerable individuals, say experts. Composite: Rike/Getty/iStockPhoto / Guardian Design Team We hook them on to our faces, laugh, sneeze and sputter into them, then crumple

Posted on October 22, 2020
Posted in Addiction, Brain Function

Designed to Deceive: How Gambling Distorts Reality and Hooks Your Brain

The longer they keep you plugged in to a game, the better it is for the house. Mike Robinson Credit: AP Photo / Seth Wenig. To call gambling a “game of chance” evokes fun, random luck and a sense of collective engagement. These playful connotations may be part of why almost 80 percent of American