Why I celebrate my diaversary Do you celebrate your diabetes anniversary? There are countless stories from people that remember their......
Commonly Used Medications Linked to Dementia A new study reveals that higher doses or prolonged use of medications with anticholinergic effects significantly increases the risk for developing dementia. Although, this is not the first study to discover such a link, it is the first to suggest that the risk of dementia as a result of taking such medications may not be reversible.“An anticholinergic agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. Anticholinergics inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by selectively blocking the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to its receptor in nerve cells. The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic...
Does Walking Equal Weight Loss? Walking = weight loss? According to HIF fitness guru, Brian Killian: “Whilst walking is a fantastic way to start your day, it tends not to be the most effective for weight loss”. In his latest Q&A session for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian answers a reader’s concern regarding her morning workout and explains the reasons why she may wish to consider incorporating the HIIT style of training into her workout. ...
