The Power of Vitamin D

Have you ever wondered why more people tend to fall ill during the winter? The Surgical Critical Care Director at Grady Memorial Hospital and Morehouse School of Medicine’s Assistant Professor of Surgery, Dr. L. Ray Matthews, has shown that the answer is vitamin D...

Melatonin May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Do you want to reduce your risk for prostate cancer? Quality sleep could be the solution. Researchers have recently found that high levels of melatonin have been linked to a decrease in prostate cancer risk. Melatonin is produced when sleeping in the dark, helping to...

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

If you are experiencing pre-menopausal or menopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy in Columbus, Georgia could be the solution you need. At 1513 Anti-Aging and Weight Loss®, we specialize in finding the right hormonal balance to keep our clients feeling and...

Do Men Need Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormone replacement therapy is not solely for women going through menopause. Many males also experience a decrease in hormonal levels, or low T, and could benefit from a testosterone booster. With low testosterone levels, men are likely to see increased signs of aging...

Cut Carbs 2 Days a Week for Weight Loss

Could losing weight really be as easy as following a no-carb diet plan two days a week? A British study recently found that cutting carbs two days a week was more effective than many traditional diet plans. Researchers from Genesis Prevention Centre at University...

Vitamin D Key for Endurance

Low energy and decreased stamina cause big problems for any workout program. Longer recovery times can be attributed to many different factors, but one long distance runner and dietician was shocked to discover that vitamin D deficiency was at the root of her...

Physical Inactivity Shortens Life Expectancy

Everyone knows that physical inactivity can keep you from achieving the sculpted body you want, but can couch surfing also accelerate aging? A collection of research published by the American Physiological Society found that a lifetime of physical inactivity decreases...

5 Steps to a Healthy Diet

There’s a lot of contradicting information on the internet about healthy diet plans. Some weight loss programs advocate no carbohydrates, others emphasize fiber consumption, and still others recommend cutting out meat and animal products. It can be difficult to decide...

Dietary Impact on Long-Term Weight Gain

You already know that several factors contribute to weight gain. Physical activity, TV-watching, sleep duration, and changes in specific foods and beverages can all have an effect. However, thanks to a series of three separate studies, Harvard School of Public Health...

Are Statins Sabotaging Your Exercise Routine?

Do you take statins to lower your cholesterol? A new study published by The Journal of American College of Cardiology suggests that statins, the cholesterol-lowering medications, may block some of the benefits of exercise. Researchers from the University of Missouri...

The Keys to Weight Loss Success

If you’re struggling to lose weight and keep it off, you are not alone. Most diets ultimately fail, and it’s difficult to commit to an exercise program. However, continued weight loss success is not impossible. As this infographic courtesy of...

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Muscle Soreness

Conventional wisdom tells us that when you have soreness, you should take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Advil (Ibuprofen) to relieve the pain. A study published at the 2012 annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism suggests that...

Sleep and Brain Development

No matter how many studies come out proclaiming the many health benefits of getting sufficient sleep, people still trudge into work on 4 hours rest and wonder why they are not as sharp as they should be. A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience provides...

Testosterone Adds an Edge

How do aging Wall Street executives stay ahead of their fast paced jobs, keep off fat, and improve their romantic relationships? Many are turning to hormone replacement therapy and low testosterone treatment to improve their performance according to this article from...

Sports Teams & Overeating

Your Team’s Loss is Your Body’s Gain Did you know that when a sports team you are rooting for loses a game, you are more likely to eat unhealthy foods? This New York Times article discusses a recent study from the journal Psychological Science that found that people...

Sleep & Weight Gain

Did you know that getting the proper amount of sleep every night is an effective way to keep off excess weight? Studies found in this article from the National Center for Biotechnology Information show that people who get less sleep have a more difficult time losing...

Intense Exercise and Appetite Reduction

At 1513 Anti-Aging & Weight Loss®, we don’t just want you to lose weight, we want you to improve your lifestyle. That is why we are proud to offer several diet options for men and women to help get your weight and your life back under control. In this recent...

The Benefits of a Big Breakfast

You’ve heard your whole life that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At 1513 Anti-Aging & Weight Loss®, we agree! A recent study published in the journal Obesity makes the case for the benefits of eating a big breakfast in a whole new way. That’s why...