Food addiction, pesticide dangers & more

Woman opens up about Food Addiction

Aspiring to help others overcome their own personal struggles, Raja’ Batarseh (a native of Jordan and stress-management trainer) courageously reveals her battle with compulsive overeating disorder in this must-read inspiring book – My Yellow Suit. Unlike bulimics, individuals with compulsive overeating disorder (also referred to as food addiction) do not purge food out by vomiting or laxative use. Compulsive overeaters may find themselves eating uncontrollably even when not physically hungry then feeling guilty and depressed afterwards. Other symptoms include history of weight fluctuations and many different unsuccessful diets.myyellowsuit.com

Depression and dementia link?

Long-term study suggests that depression may raise your risk of developing dementia later in life. Dementia is a disorder in which memory, attention, language and problem solving skills are affected. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts also believe that lifestyle factors related to depression, such as diet, exercise and level of social engagement, could also affect whether an individual develops dementia.

Sensitivity Pays Off

Nice girls don’t finish last, at least in the business world. The stereotype that women are too sensitive to be leaders is not necessarily considered a negative trait anymore. According to a recent study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, attributes of sensitivity and competence causes women to be evaluated as better leaders than men in comparable positions. Leadership skills that focus on relationships and cohesiveness are increasingly being appreciated and not just the more masculine ‘be tough’ style of management.

Pesticides linked to ADHD

Unless you grow your own food, most commercial vegetables and fruits contain residual pesticides which can be toxic. Pesticides are chemicals that farmers use to protect their crop from damaging insects. According to Harvard researchers, even low levels of exposure to common pesticides doubles the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Move of the Month

Glute Makeover with Kickbacks

Wish you had a tight backside? Don’t fret as this exercise will surely lift, sculpt and tone your behind in no time. Start by getting on your hands and knees. Use your core for balance instead of your limbs. Keeping your knee bent, slowly press the heel of your foot toward the ceiling and hold for a few seconds. Lower your leg back to starting point. To ensure maximum results, keep contracting your gluteus throughout the whole range of motion. Add leg weights, use a Swiss Ball or integrate with high intensity circuit training for a more challenging workout.

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