Ask any personal fitness trainer, and they’ll tell you that building and maintaining lean body mass is important for functional mobility as well as overall health. But new research shows that medical professionals should be promoting it to their patients as well. “Muscle mass should be looked at as a new vital sign,” says […]
In a study recently published by the Journal of Pediatric Research, scientists in Finland found that babies whose mothers ate fish three or more times a week during the last trimester of their pregnancy fared better on visual tests than those whose mothers ate no fish or only up to two portions per week. […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), just released its first update to the Physical Activity Guidelines in ten years. The new guidelines, already adopted by the American Heart Association (AHA), recommend increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults and decreasing sitting time, and state that any physical activity – anywhere, anytime, […]
When it comes to “superfoods,” you’ve heard all about nuts, but what about seeds? These precious little packages of nutrient glory are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re nutritional powerhouses—loaded with dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. There are many different types of seeds to choose from, and they’re easy […]
Yes, nuts have fat and calories, which is probably why they are just so darn tasty, but they also pack such a powerful nutritional punch that they can actually help with your battle of the bulge. In a study of over 125,000 adult men and women presented by the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions […]
In a collaborative report from several organizations, including the national Resources Defense Council and Consumer Reports, only two out of 25 fast-food and fast-casual restaurant chains – Shake Shack and BurgerFi – were awarded an A for their policies on antibiotics in beef used in their burgers. All the other top burger joints, including heavy […]
Avocados, Almonds, Blueberries, Quinoa and Kale are all scoring at the top of the charts with the social media crowd these days, and with good reason. These superfoods are not only great tasting, they’re good for you! Win- Win! In the age of Instragrammable food shots and the rise in popularity of food “influencers,” […]
According to research from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, high levels of vitamin D in the blood are now linked with better overall fitness levels. In the study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 20 to 49 year-olds with more of the sunshine vitamin flowing through their veins had greater levels […]
When it comes to reducing your risk of heart disease, look to resistance exercise. It’s easier than you think. “People may think they need to spend a lot of time lifting weights, but just two sets of bench presses that take less than five minutes could be effective,” says DC Lee, PhD, Associate Professor of […]
According to new data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Americans continue to turn to Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and other mind-body activities as leading ways to improve health. The NHIS “is the most current and reliable source of information on the use of specific complementary health approaches by U.S. adults and children,” says […]