article thumbnail

Obesity, Hunger, Inactivity and the Search for Hidden Answers

Physical Education Update

It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity. It was delivered by professor Tim Noakes, Head of the UCT Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit and involved a book published in the early 1860s by a very fat undertaker, William Banting.

Obesity 130
article thumbnail

Interplay Between Exercise and Gut Health: How to Improve Exercise with a Happy Gut

The Sporting

How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies.

Exercise 128
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Obesity as a Disability

Teen Health 101

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. Morbid obesity, BMI > 40.0

Obesity 52
article thumbnail

Mindful Movement: Best Exercises to Elevate Your Mental Health

The Sporting

Mind-Body Connection: The 10 Best Exercises for a Happier, Healthier You Ways to improve the mind-body connection through exercise and help improve mental resilience and relieve anxiety. Studies show that exercise of around 45 minutes two to five days a week can significantly improve mental health and physical fitness.

Exercise 115
article thumbnail

What Is Health and Wellness?

PLT4M

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” What is Health and Wellness? The term health and wellness is used throughout society. But what is health and wellness? In short, health is the goal, and wellness is the means to achieving it.

article thumbnail

Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. Over time, student health and well-being will develop as well.

article thumbnail

The best Healthy Fats for Fitness and Exercise

The Sporting

Not only do these help you get your fitness goals but also they help in reducing inflammation caused by obesity, and also can aid in helping burn excess fat in the body alongside exercise and a calorie deficit. Avocados are well-known for amazing fat loss properties. Fish oils – one teaspoon. 41 calories. % Cholesterol.