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Low-carb diets seems to be efficient in case of obese teenagers trying to lose weight, according to a recent study by the Cincinnati Children`s Hospital Medical Center.
The study involved children between twelve and eighteen years old, with a body mass index (BMI) greater than ninety-five percent of their peers.
The study’s subjects followed a diet with [...]

Low-carb diets limit the intake of certain carbohydrates. Researchers believe that carbohydrate intake increases the insulin level, which leads to weight gain. Two of the most popular low-carb diets are the Atkins diet and the South Beach diet.
The Atkins diet has four phases. The first three focus on weight loss, while the last one [...]

The very low-calorie diet promotes fast weight loss for obese patients. The diet must be supervised by a physician. The dietitian recommends formulas, usually bars or liquid shakes that replace the food intake for several months.
People who follow a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) consume up to 800 calories per day. VLCD formulas shouldn`t be confused [...]

The diet rich in proteins, if followed for two weeks at a time, may have benefice effects such as enhancing the metabolism and burning more calories. Dieters who cannot follow this diet for more than six days, are supposed to stop and restart the diet after six months.

This diet is very strict. If you [...]

Many people talk about the health benefits of green tea, but do we really know all about it? Can this product used for thousands of years in South-East Asia prevent cancer, high blood pressure, or other often-faced diseases?

Green tea can reduce the risk of developing colon, pancreas, bladder, stomach, and rectum cancer by sixty percent.
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Aries
Physical activity is not a problem for the strong and energetic Aries. Intense workouts and competitions are the most appropriate form of physical activity for people born under this zodiac sign. They should try martial arts, boxing, or rock climbing.

Taurus
For Taurus, any type of physical activity is benefic because it enhances their slower [...]

Have you sometimes felt confused about weight loss and nutrition guides that should help you take the right decisions about your health, yet for some reason they don’t? Here are some of the most frequent weight loss theories, and their rebuttals.

Myth 1: If you want to lose weight, a fad diet is the best [...]

Walking the right way makes you healthier, more confident, and helps you walk easier and faster. By walking the wrong way, you may waste energy, look funny, or even hurt yourself.
Over-striding appears when you want to walk faster and lengthen your strides. If you step hard with your feet, you won`t gain any speed, and [...]

People need to be careful about how many vitamins they take, whether the vitamins come from fruits, vegetables, or supplies, say the specialists. The excess of vitamins may develop existent tumors, and in large amounts may even cause a stroke.
Vitamin A is a strong antioxidant found in liver, eggs, cheese, yogurt, fish, and milk. Carrots, [...]