By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Researchers explored whether being overweight had a direct, causal impact on survival beyond age 85. Surprisingly, the study found that individuals who were overweight between the ages of 75 and 85 had a significantly better chance of living past 85 compared to those with normal weight (BMI 18.5–24.9)
Leptin Unlocked: 5 Ways to improve leptin levels and manage weight
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The good news is recent research has shown that both resistance and endurance training can significantly impact leptin levels, especially in overweight and obese individuals.
Women, do you have cardiovascular disease risk factors?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS As overweight and obesity continue to increase in society, there is an increased risk for younger women to develop heart disease as well.
Kidney Health and Excessive Weight Gain
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research suggests that excessive weight gain and obesity are related to increases in kidney (renal) disease and sometimes kidney failure due to lack of blood flow.
A Plan of Action to Overcome Obesity
By Gabe Sanders, Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS An important initial step to help people overcome struggles of any kind is to first identify barriers and work on mental health. To do so, a good starting point is to quantify a person’s quality of life.
What is Food Addiction and Overeating Anonymous?
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Few people view obesity or overweight as an addiction issue. Addictions are often thought of as problems for drug addicts, not obese people.
Fast Food makes your heart work harder especially for Type II diabetics!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A recent study found that Type II diabetics experienced an increase in their cardiac workload after consuming fast food when they were compared to an aged-matched control group
Exercise with a Friend to Improve Depression
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS While there is no easy way to cope or cure depression, a natural therapy that has been found to be effective for many people is to exercise or be physically active with other people.
Don’t fear Weights! Lifting weights can be beneficial to folks with chronic diseases
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Lifting weights can help you increase you muscle mass and strength. If you build more muscle, you will need more calories to maintain that muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be.