Major study reveals link between bodyweight & brain health
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A new large study looks at the relationship between bodyweight and brain health.
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Cutting edge lessons and tips on High Performance, Productivity, Excellence, Entrepreneurship & more.
The 2 biggest risk factors for COVID-19 are in your control
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The 2 risk factors that are linked to complications from COVID-19 are in your control.
Read MoreAre babies eating too much?
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With the rapid rise in childhood obesity and diabetes, is there an argument that babies are being fed too many calories from a very young age? Is this predisposing them to a lifetime of weight struggles? New research sheds some light on this matter.
Read MoreNew study: some foods increase risk of ADHD in children
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ADHD in children has been rising dramatically all over the world in recent years.
Certain foods have been linked to this increase, and a new study provides further evidence on this matter.
Read More3x higher risk of suicide among Bariatric Surgery patients
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Alarming studies reveal an increased risk of suicide among patients who undergo bariatric surgery.
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New Study: Further evidence that artificial sweeteners can increase Diabetes risk
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Yet another study that looks at the impact of artificial sweeteners on Diabetes and obesity.
If you use artificial sweeteners or know someone who does, please make sure you read this or forward it to them.
Read MoreDoes fitness affect children's mental capacity?
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Are you a parent who cares about your child's ability to focus and excel at school?
If so, you should read this article which summarizes the latest research on the relationship between your child's physical fitness and his/her ability to focus on academic studies.
Read MoreHealth & Fitness Digest - 15 December
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In today's digest:
- How blood donation affects fitness levels
- Are babies born via C-section at higher risk of obesity?
- Does soy impact testosterone in men?
SE High Performance Fitness & Nutrition Digest
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In this week’s digest:
- Use intermittent fasting for weight loss and numerous health benefits
- Use cocoa to accelerate muscle recovery after exercise (among other benefits)
- Sugar-free sports and diet drinks heavily damage teeth
- Use Ashwagandha for a strong boost in cardiovascular fitness
- New research shows massive impact of sugar irrespective of the rest of the diet
- Eat nuts for improvements in cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides
- Replace diet soda with water for significantly more weight loss
Read MoreThe Digest - April 12
/- The inflammatory index of a particular food has a higher impact on your weight than the food's nutrient contents or calories.
- McDonalds targets children with ads for "healthy meals". The impact isn't what you might expect.
- Rose hip extract shown to have a significant beneficial effect on weight loss.
- WHO links common herbicide to increased risk of cancer.
- 5 "must read" books if you're interested in boosting your productivity.
The Digest - March 26
/- The first ever major statistic review reveals that adherence to the USDA dietary guidelines is linked to dramatic rise in obesity.
- Thinking of buying a “jogging stroller”? Here are some suggestions.
- Insight into hydration for hot weather endurance training.
- Most common posture problems causing you all sorts of pains and niggles and how to fix them.
- Another punch in the gut for antibiotics: linked to increased risk of Type II Diabetes.
- All you need to know about “seeds”.
The Digest - March 24
/- Dehydration shown to clearly increase levels of perceived fatigue in endurance athletes.
- New study reveals how gluten can cause weight gain by blocking receptors for the “hunger hormone”.
- Chemicals in everyday household items are getting into your bloodstream daily.
- High intensity interval training more beneficial for heart health than moderate cardio.
- A number of carbs clearly cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Easy mobility drills to mobilize your thoracic spine and get rid of neck/shoulder pain.
- A “must watch” video.
- Productivity hack: easy tip to clean your microwave.
The Digest - Feb 23
/- Can probiotics help with weight loss / weight gain?
- Study confirms that certain foods actively increase inflammation, triggering an immune response with various adverse complications.
- A cheap, convenient and reasonably accurate way to test lactate threshold for endurance athletes.
- Stress made simple: an easy-to-read article on how stress affects your thyroid and why your conventional doctor wouldn't even know where to look.
- Another study on Sudden Cardiac Death in athletes: most victims had "normal" hearts and pre-screening would not have saved them.
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