Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels, creator of the My Fitness app, knows a thing or two about losing weight and toning physiques. But before she’ll tell you her secrets to ripped abs or toned arms, she’ll make sure you know one thing: If your main goal is to lose weight, even in a specific area of […]
When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, there’s a lot of information out there. Between figuring out which eating plan to follow, what the deal is with sugar in fruit, or if buzzy trends like celery juice are worth trying, it all adds complicated layers to the seemingly-simple act of feeding yourself. While intuitive eating seems […]
Jogging is a wonderful form of exercise. It’s simple, it’s easy, it’s great for building cardiovascular endurance, and recent studies show that it’s the most effective form of exercise for losing, and keeping weight off. If you’re thinking about lacing up and giving jogging a try but want to be smart about it, read on…. […]
Doctors frequently encourage patients to exercise more and eat less in order to keep their waist trim, but which form of exercise is the most effective? Yes, according to researchers in China, who have now identified the five types of exercise that are most effective at helping people who are predisposed to obesity stave off […]
According to a recent health study, mixed messages over “healthy” diets are causing “significant” confusion among fitness enthusiasts. Conflicting expert reports over what is right and wrong means the vast majority of regular exercisers do not know if the food they eat is really doing them any good. In fact, a whopping 80% admit they are […]
We could all use more sleep — or at least better quality sleep. And while the rule of thumb is to cut back on the java when trying to have a more restful slumber, it turns out that people who smoke cigarettes or have an evening drink may be actually hurting their chances of sleeping […]
A bruise typically forms when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface break from an injury, says Mayo Clinic. Blood then leaks from the vessels, appearing as a black-and-blue mark. Some people are more prone to bruising than others. Bruising easily may be triggered by: Gender and age-related factors. Aspirin and other medications that affect […]
If you’re a runner, the wrong running shoe could sideline you. As Robert Preidt recently reported in medicine.net, choosing the wrong running shoe could result in everything from mild discomfort to pain and injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, irritated nerves or the loss of a toenail, warned Dr. Christina Rowe-Bauer, a […]
When skin touches sunbaked pavement, serious burns can quickly set in. In fact, according to medicine.net, in sizzling regions like the Southwestern United States, all it takes for a severe burn is 2 seconds of unprotected skin-on-asphalt contact. “Our research shows that in our city, the risk starts when the ambient temperature reaches 95 […]
As kids head back to school, it’s important for parents to keep potential asthma and allergy challenges in mind, reports Robert Preidt in Health Day. “In the fall, allergists see an increase in kids’ visits for allergies and asthma because of a combination of factors,” said Dr. Todd Mahr, president of the American College […]