Fat-free mass, also known as lean body mass, refers to all of your body components except fat. It includes your body's water, bone, organs and muscle content. However, when it comes to weight management and body composition, fat-free mass refers primarily to muscle mass.
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In the past, it was nearly impossible to find anything on a fast-food menu that fit within a low-carbohydrate meal plan. Nowadays, restaurants are understanding the need for low-carb items and adding them to their menus.
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Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to your heart. Coronary artery disease, or CAD, occurs when these arteries harden or narrow. If a coronary artery becomes blocked or severely diseased, it may need bypassing. In quadruple bypass surgery, four arteries are bypassed.
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The health risks of fast food are well-documented, and, while eating it occasionally is unlikely to cause problems, the same isn't true for regular consumption.
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Before you get excited about the potential weight loss benefits of green tea, it's crucial to know the facts and what to expect. You may already know by now that science has yet to find a magic bullet when it comes to weight loss -- aside from following a healthy diet and living an active lifestyle.
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A red blood count test primarily helps your doctor detect anemia, or low red blood cells. RDW and ferritin are part of this test. RDW refers to red cell distribution width. It measures how much your red blood cells vary in size. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron.
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All medicines can cause side effects, though most are generally mild. Lisinopril is a medicine used alone or in combination for hypertension, or high blood pressure. It is often used in combination with other medicines for heart failure.
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When you're trying to lose weight, slow and steady wins the race. Losing weight at a gradual, sustained rate increases the long-term success of keeping it off, so plan on a healthy weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Make the right changes and stay diligent, and you can expect to lose 30 pounds in 3.75 to 7.
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Pregnenolone is a powerful hormone. It does not occur naturally in your diet. Your body generally makes enough pregnenolone to meet your needs, under normal circumstances. However, pregnenolone levels decline with age. Pregnenolone is available as a dietary supplement in doses ranging from 5 mg to 50 mg.
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Phentermine, which is sold under the brand name Adipex-P, is a prescription appetite suppressant; it belongs to a class of drugs called anorectics. Doctors prescribe phentermine along with a low-calorie diet and exercise program to treat obesity.
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Health O Meter makes a variety of scales for home use, allowing you to keep track of your weight. The most common issues that come up are related to the scale's calibration as well as battery issues. You can troubleshoot your scale to help solve typical problems.
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Taylor makes a variety of body weight scales, including a model that analyzes your body fat percentage. It works by using a technology called bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate the amount of fat you carry, as opposed to lean mass.
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You've heard the phrases before -- spare tire, muffin top, love handles -- all referring to excess weight around the mid-section. And while marketers claim that you can get rid of stubborn belly fat with electrical belt devices that heat the fat cells, these claims are unsupported.
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If you're struggling with polycystic ovary syndrome, you're not alone. As many as 1 in 10 women have the condition, according to the Office on Women's Health. Women with PCOS produce high amounts of male hormones called androgens, which affect many systems of the body.
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Counting Weight Watchers points is a good strategy to improve your food choices, reduce your overall calorie intake and slim down. Instead of fussing with calories, the goal is to remain within your target points range each day.
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Meal-replacement bars contain a similar level of nutrients and calories as a full meal and provide an option when on the go or when aiming to decrease calories for weight loss.
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Compared to younger adults whose main goal is often keeping their weight down, many seniors need to keep their weight up. With age, muscle mass naturally decreases, and appetite reduces, putting older adults at risk of being underweight.
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Cider vinegar, specifically, apple cider vinegar, has a long history of use in folk medicine for various health benefits such as weight loss. While many of the uses lack clinical support, some clinical studies support cider vinegar's ability to boost weight loss.
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For men and women who are looking to put on lean mass, the key is to combine resistance training with a high-calorie diet. The goal is to eat more than your body burns so you gain weight. This doesn't mean having a free-for-all diet where you eat a lot of pizza and burgers.
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Reducing calories is necessary to lose weight, but eating too few may actually push you further from your weight-loss goals. Severe calorie restriction can cause rapid weight loss at first, but weight gain in the long run.
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