Even in Moderation, Exercise Does Wonders

Being fat blows: mainly because your belly keeps spilling over your jeans, but also because visceral (belly) fat has been linked to inflammation and metabolic syndrome. A mouse study showed that a high fat diet with a sedentary lifestyle really made the mice think hard about their Bucket List. This study, from the Integrative Immunology and Behavior Program, showed the human equivalent of a 30 to 45 minute walk five days a week was enough to negate the dreaded inflammation which comes with visceral fat. 

 

 

 

Image from Stockexchange

 

If you liked this article, you’ll love these:

• Outsmart burn-out
• Smart choices
• Food for thought