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Welcome to Today's Edition of Women's Research Review!
Dive into our 5-minute read to uncover the latest insights from 3 studies, each shedding light on key aspects of health and wellness.
1st Study
The Power of Deep and Slow Breathing
Key Insights:
Enhanced Heart Health Through Breathing: Deep and slow breathing significantly improves heart rate variability, particularly in older adults, suggesting a stronger vagal tone. ❤️
Anxiety Reduction for All Ages: A 5-minute session of deep and slow breathing reduces anxiety levels in both younger and older adults.
Older Adults Benefit More: Older adults show a greater increase in heart rate variability, indicating that this technique could be especially beneficial for them.
Actionable Step:
Try incorporating 5 minutes of deep and slow breathing into your daily routine for enhanced heart health and anxiety management.
The 4-7-8 breathing technique involves taking long, deep breaths to promote relaxation. It's used in meditation and yoga for its benefits, which include reducing anxiety, aiding sleep, managing cravings, and lowering anger.
Here’s how to do it:
2nd Study
Intermittent Fasting: Evaluating Its Effectiveness in Obesity Management ⏲️
Key Insights:
Intermittent Fasting vs. Continuous Diets: Intermittent fasting doesn't lead to more significant weight loss than non-intermittent diets in individuals with obesity.
Cholesterol Improvements Noted: A short-term reduction in bad cholesterol was observed.
No Clear Superiority: Overall, intermittent fasting doesn't show a clear advantage over traditional calorie-restricted diets for weight loss.
@cheatdaydesign
Actionable Step: When considering a diet for weight loss, know that intermittent fasting may NOT offer better results than traditional diets, particularly in the long term.
Do you know what’s the best solution for weight loss? A calorie deficit. 🍽️
3rd Study
Low-Carbohydrate vs. Balanced-Carbohydrate Diets for Weight Loss 🥦
Key Insights:
Weight Loss Comparisons: The study compares low-carbohydrate diets with balanced-carbohydrate diets in overweight and obese adults.
Minimal Difference in Weight Reduction: Both diet types lead to weight loss but with little to no significant difference in the long term.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors: No substantial differences in changes in blood pressure and cholesterol levels were observed between the two diets.
Actionable Step: If you're considering a diet for weight loss, a balanced-carbohydrate diet may be just as effective as a low-carbohydrate diet, without significant differences in cardiovascular risk factors. 🍎
Carb Advice: The more complex the carb, the better. They're higher in fibre and digest more slowly. This also makes them more filling, which means they're a good option for weight control.
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