Are we any closer to pinpointing the reasons Obesity continues to increase in...
The theory that exercise is more important than diet in the fight against obesity has been contradicted by new research. Helen Briggs reporting for BBC News examines a study of the Hadza tribe, who...
View ArticleFive Steps to a Healthier Diet
Any attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle has to start with your diet. No matter how much exercise you get, or how good a personal trainer you have, if you’re not putting the right fuel into the...
View ArticleGluten and its Side Effects
Gluten is an agent found in most wheat containing foods such as bread and pasta, but Gluten can cause many side effects such as bloating and tiredness. It can also have an impact on joints, especially...
View ArticleTake your Fitness Program Indoors
Are you one of the many people who exercise regularly in warm weather and then stop as soon as the weather turns bad? After a period of time without exercise, you know how hard it is to get back into...
View ArticleExcessive Exercise and Mood
Q I know that exercise is helpful in avoiding depression, but isn’t it true that too much exercise can actually harm mental health?A Exercise is an important contributor to good mental health, but as...
View ArticleCooling Down May Save Your Life
Ancient history tells us that the Greek messenger Pheidippides fell dead after he had run more than 20 miles, from the town of Marathon to Athens, to carry news of an important victory over Persia.Like...
View ArticleEating for Energy
Balancing work, home and a social life can take a lot out of you. So you need to make sure you have that much to give, plus some left over, to keep from feeling exhausted.Food gives us the fuel...
View ArticleMuch Ado About Salt
In 2006, the American Medical Association called for a 50% cut in the sodium used in restaurants and processed foods. They also asked the Food and Drug Administration to revoke salt’s “Generally...
View ArticleWorkouts for a bad back
There’s a catch-22 to low-back pain: You get it at least partly because you don’t exercise enough, but when you do exercise, the pain flares up. What to do?First, ask your doctor to prescribe a...
View ArticleWorkouts When You Travel
Face up to the downside of business travel: Living out of a hotel room, dining on plane and restaurant fare, and racing to tightly scheduled meetings rob you of rest, deep-six your diet and lay on the...
View ArticleFacts and Fallacies About Food and Fitness
Despite gobs of advice spooned out about nutrition and fitness, the weekend athlete’s knowledge of how eating affects performance is pretty weak. Wishful thinking about the effect of dietary intake on...
View ArticleTone Your Glutes Fast With This Workout Program
Looking to form a better backside? If so, you aren’t alone – this is one of the top goals for many women who are venturing into the gym and even some men as well.The butt seems to be the new ‘abs’ as...
View ArticleAerobics for fitness: low impact vs. low intensity
The aerobic industry has experienced a number of impressive changes, such as the augmented practice of safety precautions, increased numbers of trained and certified instructors and the induction of...
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