Tag: fitness
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Obesity: Biology, Behavior, or Both?
The challenge in obesity medicine has always been this: to what extent is obesity a disease, and to what extent is it a mental or behavioral disorder? Framing it as either extreme feels overly simplistic. Most people who carry extra weight—whether just a few pounds or significantly more—have often been at or near that weight…
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Cool-Down After Intense Exercise: Lactic Acid Clearance and Blood Sugar Control
Introduction After a hard run or intense workout, it’s common to end with a cool-down routine – typically light exercise (like jogging or walking) and stretching. This cool-down isn’t just to catch your breath; it plays an important role in your body’s recovery. Two key post-exercise issues are addressed by a good cool-down: lactic acid…
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Winning the Mental Battle: How to Overcome Food Addiction and Take Control of Weight Loss
How to Train Your Brain to Resist Cravings and Build Healthy Habits We are addicted to foodFocus on the tip of your nose. Make sure that not a single other thought enters your mind. Maintain this for 24 hours.Likelihood is that unless you are a Himalayan sage, this is next to impossible. In fact, in…
Dr. Nirmal Nair 