AbstractWeight loss is a popular topic and may be of serious concern for many patients. Even with the abundant literature on obesity and cardiometabolic risk, it is always challenging to demystify and reinforce the determinants of safe approaches to lose weight. Measures of central obesity are essential to characterize the patient’s adiposity distribution and shouldRead more ⟶
Tag: Health
Meditation
IntroMeditation practices which have appeared across cultures and at different times are briefly described, as well as the mechanics of meditation practices in the West. The research problems which arise in examining the effects of meditation are outlined and the research literature reviewed under three headings: the psychophysiological correlates of meditation; personality change associated withRead more ⟶
The Health Benefits of Yoga and Exercise: A Review of Comparison Studies
AbstractObjectives: Exercise is considered an acceptable method for improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. A growing body of evidence supports the belief that yoga benefits physical and mental health via down-regulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The purpose of this article is to provide a scholarly review of theRead more ⟶
Older people and food: independence, locality and diet
AbstractSelected findings are presented from 152 semi-structured interviews of people aged 75 and over on the theme of dietary beliefs and practices. Participants resided in urban and rural localities in Scotland and were interviewed in their own homes. Data are presented on the perceived importance of food, defining healthy eating, locality and financial constraints. MaintainingRead more ⟶