Timing of Meals Linked to Lower BMI
A recent study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity reveals that meal timing may play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI). Conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and involving over 7,000 participants aged 40-65, the research suggests that extending the overnight fast and eating […]
Good Heart Health Equals Good Brain Health
Razi Berry Emory University researchers are giving us double the reasons to pay attention to our cardiovascular health – showing in a recently published study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease that good heart health can equal good brain health. Good heart health = good brain health The American Heart Association defines ideal cardiovascular health […]
Muscle Mass is Critical to Health
Razi Berry The amount of lean muscle a person has may soon be considered a vital sign, similar to blood pressure, pulse and weight. Extensive research has begun to show that muscle mass should be reconsidered as a measurement that is able to give a more robust picture of an individual’s health. A recent paper […]
Belly Fat Associated with Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Razi Berry A recent study from Ireland has found that belly fat is associated with a lower cognitive functioning in older adults (60 years and older).1 The study may have profound implications for a global dementia population that is predicted to increase 3-fold by 2040. Research shows that overweight individuals underperform normal weight controls on […]
Your Body Mass Index—BMI—Doesn’t Work: Here’s Why
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Why does your doctor, and most medical offices, use the body mass index (BMI) to assess your weight and health? Every workplace wellness program uses it, every federal health initiative relies upon it—but it doesn’t work. BMI is a calculation of your weight (downward gravitational pull or your mass on […]