Displaying items by tag: diet and nutrition

A cycle of physical and mental exhaustion has many contributors. A few tips to improve both can have immense positive effects in a person’s life. 
Keep football tailgates heart-healthy without sacrificing flavor with these tips from UAB cardiologists.
Five UAB experts provide advice on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.
Ketones, ketogenic diet, ketosis — what does it all mean? UAB expert Eric Plaisance, Ph.D., explains the ketogenic diet and the known health benefits it produces.
Running a marathon can be rewarding. Training for a marathon can be hard work. Here is how to do it right.

Amy Warriner, M.D.

Weight loss medicine • Diabetes • Endocrinology 

Study suggests that weight loss, even if associated with intermittent weight gain, is worthwhile in that there appears to be no harm and possible benefit in terms of cardiovascular outcomes.
Smart fitness devices like watches or apps may help some people lose weight; but before you buy, make sure you understand how it works and if you are the right candidate for this technology.
“Diet and exercise are likely going to be the most helpful for losing the weight, but it is the weight loss itself that spares the knee joints.”
After experiencing side effects from his obesity on a meaningful vacation, one man seeks medical attention from UAB on his weight loss journey.

Amy Goss, Ph.D., R.D.

Nutrition • Obesity • Metabolism • Diabetes prevention and treatment • Ketogenic diet

You can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank.
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Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.
A collaboration between Birmingham AIDS Outreach and the UAB 1917 Clinic looks to provide nutrition support and education to address and prevent the rise of chronic disease in patients living with HIV.
The average American consumes nearly 2,000 mg a day over most adults’ ideal amount of sodium intake, excluding salt added at the table. Sodium found in restaurant, pre-packaged and processed foods, and foods like canned vegetables can increase heart disease and stroke risk, among others.
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