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The Best Exercises to Help Lose Weight Fast
Weight loss is largely based on a calories in/calories out formula, where the more calories you burn, the faster you’ll lose weight, according to the Mayo Clinic. While that may be a rather simplistic explanation and the truth involves a bit more–such as your body composition and genetics–the best way to lose weight fast is to focus on exercises that burn a lot of calories in a short period of time. Sure, you can lose weight by walking or doing other simple exercises, but with high intensity exercises, you can choose to work out for shorter periods or burn more calories working out in the same amount of time.
How to Prevent Pregnancy Stretchmarks
For many women, pregnancy stretch marks are a natural part of having children. Some doctors, like Marjorie Greenfield, M.D., the associate professor of Case School of Medicine’s Obstetrics and Gynecology, believe there is little you can do to prevent stretch marks, while others feel you can take some simple steps to help avoid them. While studies as of 2010 haven’t proven any method as 100 percent successful, many moms believe it’s worth trying to avoid stretch marks.
The Best Light Therapy
Light therapy is used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal affective disorder affects many people, causing depression, lethargy, anxiety and a difficulty processing information, according to the Mayo Clinic. SAD is treated with a combination of light therapy, medication and psychotherapy. Light therapy “boxes” can be purchased for home use to treat your symptoms, with the support of your therapist.
The Effects of Birth Control Pills on Hormones
Birth control pills rely upon hormones, most typically a combination of estrogen and progesterone, to prevent pregnancy. The pill fundamentally changes your body’s typical hormonal balance and cycle. Some changes are positive for many women, while others can be quite detrimental. Finding the right pill and the right dose can help to mitigate the effects of the pill on your hormones.
How to Find Clothes to Flatter Your Body
Do you hate to shop because nothing ever seems to fit or you lose confidence halfway through the process? You may need to rethink how you shop so that you can find clothing that makes you look fabulous. The best way to do this is by acknowledging your body’s flaws and assets and finding out what types of clothing work best for those areas.