A new research study done by Les Mills International has revealed that some workouts, even if done for the same amount of time and have burned the same amount of calories, do not give you the same long-term metabolic benefit. In the study, twelve healthy, fit female subjects completed both an indoor cycling and […]
Do you have a big presentation coming up? A crucial exam? Job Interview? Audition? Don’t let nerves get the best of you. Try arriving to your location thirty minutes early. Find a quiet, private spot nearby and do these relaxation tips from the Mayo Clinic: Start with the physical. Relax your entire body by tensing, […]
When you’re trying to lose weight, the key is counting calories. But if you’re eating on-the-go, at the office, going to business luncheons and holiday parties, well, it’s easier said than done. Except that it’s not. We all have calorie counters right in the palms of our hands. John Berardi, PhD, and Brian St. […]
Yes, you’re having cravings for candy and cake, and it’s often really hard not to reach for that soda. But Moms-to-be have many new reasons to decrease, or even better, eliminate sugary drinks and foods during pregnancy. A new study in Annals of the American Thoracic Society shows that curbing your sweet tooth while pregnant […]
The shoulder blades, or scapulae, and all the myriad of muscles attached to these floating bones in your upper back, are critical links in the kinetic chain from the waist through the shoulders, up to the neck and down to the fingertips. If your scaps misfire, a domino effect of problems soon follows. When looking […]
In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers found a definitive link in the risk for musculoskeletal injuries and smoking. The scientists chose to focus their study on military service members, due to the fact that this population generally has a higher incidence of smoking than their civilian counterparts. The […]
Eggs, long maligned as being high cholesterol devils, should actually be on a list of superfoods. Eggs are a high-quality, compact, low-calorie protein source, as well as many other nutrients. For athletes, or anyone involved in regular resistance training, an egg, and especially whole egg protein, is particularly valuable for increasing muscle protein synthesis. And […]
In a recent study at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), researchers examined the relationship between the cognitive function of non-demented older adults with memory issues and physical activity. Turns out, walking works out more than your body. It also works out your brain. Data analysis from the study showed that those who walked […]
The Food and Drug Administration just announced a series of restrictions aimed at combating a growing public health menace — flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco products that have lured young people into vaping and smoking. The effort to cut off access to flavored e-cigarettes stopped short of a ban that the F.D.A. had threatened in recent […]
Americans love to designate dietary devils. MSG. Fat. Carbs. Gluten. The latest food to be nominated for devilhood is fructans. And the focus on them came about, in part, because of our collective national obsession with gluten. Here’s how: We know that many people who follow a gluten-free diet don’t need to for medical reasons, […]