Fructose May Effect Hunger Cues Jan. 2, 2013 -- All sugars are not created equal, at least when it comes to the brain, a new study shows. For the study, which is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers asked 20 healthy men and women to sip a cherry-flavored drink sweetened with either pure glucose or pure fructose.
Every day brings with it a new scientific report on the benefits of exercise. Unfortunately, the reports don't always coincide with each other. Some studies show hugely positive effects, others show hugely negative effects, and some don't permit any conclusions at all.
I'd like you to take a moment to experience the following sentence, taken from a recent article exploring the nature of human consciousness: "Neuroplastic mechanisms relevant to the growing number of empirical studies of the capacity of directed attention and mental effort systematically alter brain function." Exciting? Hardly!
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) was rated as the number one diet for 2014 because of its effectiveness at producing weight loss. You can also get a quick guide of what to eat.
It is therefore far more plausible to suggest that a liking for chocolate, and its effects on mood, are due mainly to its principal constituents, sugar and fat, and their related orosensory and nutritional effects.
I am always talking about squeezing in a quick workout because it's amazing how effective a short bout of strength or cardiovascular exercise can be. My top three reasons for making time for a 10 minute workout: 1. When I feel stressed, a 10 minute workout gives me an instant boost of energy and helps me refocus.
Over the last few months, during the endurance-athletics off-season, something extraordinary happened: The line began to blur between the health effects of running marathons and eating cheeseburgers. "I'm not worried," says veteran running coach Mark Sullivan, who has run more than 150 marathons, joking that "there are guys who live to be 100 smoking cigarettes and eating cheeseburgers."
(Cambridge) - Have you ever considered taking steroids to get the perfect body? With the recent media coverage exposing steroid use in professional sports, many people are looking for an extra edge to build muscle, get stronger, and look better. Steroids, although effective, are unhealthful and illegal to use without a prescription.
Many years ago after a surgical procedure I was given a prescription for Vicodin, which is the brand name combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic - related to morphine and heroin - and acetaminophen is the generic name for tylenol.
Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Repeat Blood Clots Those on Aspirin About 40% Less Likely to Have Repeat Clots; Expert Calls for More Study May 23, 2012 -- Aspirin may be effective long-term to reduce the risk of repeat blood clots in veins, new research suggests.
For entrepreneurs, knowing how to communicate clearly and effectively is critical in leading a company -- and selling your business ideas. But the words you speak and hear are only a small part of getting your message across to your employees, customers and investors.
Despite Near Overwhelming Support, Concerns About Drug's Safety Continue Feb. 22, 2012 -- An FDA advisory committee has reversed an earlier decision and voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving the weight loss pill Qnexa.
The hottest link of the day today among experts in Social Business is a Harvard Business Review blog post titled Yes, Marketers, You Should Pay Your Influencers. I thought it warranted a quick response. Here at Little Bird we provide technology for ethical, and thus effective, influencer marketing and social business.