Resistance training produces significant physiological improvements in elderly subjects, even in the absence of weight loss, in as little as 12 weeks. Decreases in waist circumference and visceral fat were noted, along with corresponding increase in HDL cholesterol and decreases…
Eating a wider variety of foods is associated with greater body mass index (BMI). Greater variety of protein sources was associated with increased BMI. Greater variety of carbohydrates was associated with BMI in women only. Perhaps the men chose carbohydrates…
Blood levels of vitamin D appear to be intimitely tied to insulin sensitivity. Higher blood levels of vitamin D were associated with less abdominal fat and improved insulin sensitivity. With much of the population in North America at least borderline…
With regard to weight loss, it does’nt matter how a caloric deficit is created…whether by diet, exercise or both. But creating a caloric deficit with dietary caloric restriction has a significant affect on genes involved with cancer protection. Much more…