Is the stress hormone making you fat and hurting your heart? Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. We all need cortisol to help us react to stressful situations, especially those requiring a “fight or flight” reaction. Our bodies react to stress by giving us a quick burst of energy, lowering our sensitivity…
Could eating blueberries reduce belly fat? A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests eating blueberries could indeed reduce belly fat and limit the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. “The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables has been well-researched, but our findings in regard to blueberries shows the naturally occurring…
Reducing belly fat reduces your risk of dementia! Researchers at Kaiser Permanente found people who are both obese and have a large belly in their 40s are three times more likely to experience dementia than those with a healthy weight and belly size. “The take-home message from this study is that one should not only…
Summertime provides so many great opportunities to get out and get moving. We all want to avoid the “inside fat” reported lately – the fat which forms around your internal organs and can lead to a host of health problems. Even people who appear thin can be fat on the inside. The best way to…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.