Prolonged Sitting Can Lead to Depression

Prolonged Sitting Can Lead to Depression and Other Mental Health Problems

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By Dr. Mercola

There is a growing scientific consensus that the more time you spend sitting, the shorter and less healthy your life may be. Excessive sitting, such as at a desk or in front of the TV, significantly impacts your cardiovascular and metabolic function.

This raises your risk for heart attack, type 2 diabetes, insomnia, arthritis, and certain types of cancer—and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Sitting for extended periods of time increases your risk for premature death. This is especially concerning given the fact that you may be vulnerable to these risks even if you are a fit athlete who exercises regularly.

One recent study correlated sitting time and TV viewing time with increased fibrinogen and C reactive protein, which helps explain this increased cardiovascular risk.1

Science now shows us that temporary vigorous exercise cannot compensate for the damage incurred by prolonged daily sitting.

It's becoming increasingly clear that intermittent movement is critical for health and longevity, even more so than a regular workout routine. In order to be healthy, you have to get up off your behind—and you have to do it often.

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28-Day National Soda Challenge | The Dr. Oz Show

28-Day National Soda Challenge

Soda is an addictive stimulant. Break the cycle with this 4-week plan.

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The average American drinks 53 gallons of soda a year; if it's regular soda, that comes to about 49 pounds of sugar. Soda is loaded with caffeine, high-fructose corn syrup and calories. In addition to contributing to weight gain, soda increases your risk of diabetes, bone weakening and tooth decay. Break your addiction to soda with this 4-week plan.

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Week #1: Quitting any addiction cold turkey is hard to do and it increases your chance of relapse. This week, switch from all regular soda to diet soda. Add foods high in L-glutamine, like eggs, beans and fish, to your diet. L-glutamine is an amino acid that helps to reduce sugar cravings.

Go Sugar-Free
During the first week of the challenge, you will break the addiction to sugar. Switch from regular soda to sugar-free, diet soda only. If you only drink diet soda already, you're one step ahead of the game. Try to consume 1 fewer can per day.

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Crave-worthy seed and nut butters | Haylie Pomroy

Crave-worthy seed and nut butters

Posted on August 1, 2014

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It’s time to indulge in six scrumptious nut butters and seed pastes, all of which are packed full of the healthy fats your body needs to release (and burn) stored body fat. Here’s the skinny on how they taste, and how to use them. They leave peanut butter in the dust!

 Nut butters: Buy or DIY?

When you shop for raw nut butter, always check the ingredients label. You’re looking for products made from raw nuts (or seeds), with no sugar or preservatives added. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the store or want to save some money, you can make your own nut butter with a food processor.

Grind the nuts down to a fine powder, scraping the pieces down the sides of the container as needed. Just keep grinding — first the powder will clump, then after 10 to 15 minutes the oil will be released and you’ll be left with creamy nut butter. The longer you grind, the smoother the texture will be. Make sure you refrigerate any leftovers.

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Good for your gut: Coconut vinegar | Haylie Pomroy

Good for your gut: Coconut vinegar

Posted on July 20, 2014

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Coconuts are finally getting their due as one of the healthiest foods out there — and better yet, not a single part of the coconut goes to waste. The edible meat is full of lysine and medium-chain fatty acids that help rev up your body’s fat-burning engines; it can be pressed to create delicious coconut oil, or blended with the coconut water to make a delicious, dairy-free coconut milk. And don’t forget about coconut vinegar!

Speaking of coconut water, its natural electrolyte balance is so close to that of human blood that World War II medics used it to treat dehydration when they ran out of saline. So it’s no surprise that coconut water is pretty much the perfect natural sports drink, thanks to its rich vitamin, mineral and electrolyte content, amino acids, and natural, low-sugar sweetness. Researchers in Nigeria  have also shown that coconut water helps detoxify your body, boost your immune system and fight viruses.

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