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 […]
Studies show that embracing new food experiences can help you reach your healthy eating goals with less focus (and anxiety) on fad diets and calorie counting. Kids especially, and many adults too, have a natural tendency to reject new foods, but taste buds can learn to enjoy an unfamiliar food after many repeated exposures. And, […]
When it comes to hypertension symptoms, a low blood pressure diet can be your best medicine. Generally speaking, increasing the amount of plant-based foods (especially fruits and vegetables) in your diet is a must for anyone suffering from high blood pressure. Furthermore, research is showing that certain plant foods are especially good at treating hypertension. […]
Fitness trends often come and go, but if you’re looking for new and interesting ways to get in shape, look no further. According to top health professionals and healthline.com, these are the top fitness trends that will likely be taking over your gym, fitness studio, or even living room this year. Exercising at home Working […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to talk about some of the easy things you can do to keep from getting this life-threatening, but preventable, disease. According to a recent study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, eating leeks, onions, and garlic reduce the risk of developing […]
According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s 13th annual survey among fitness industry professionals, wearable technology is the top fitness trend for 2019. This includes things like your Fitbit trackers, Apple smartwatches, heart rate monitors and GPS trackers. Second in line, for the second year in a row, was “group training,” defined as including […]
As many as one-third of all adults over 65 years old fall each year, with consequences that include serious injury, limited activity and significant health care costs. That’s a staggering and sobering statistic. But researchers at California State University, Northridge, have conducted a study that shows that doing weekly Pilates training can effectively reduce these […]
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide a hefty amount of powerful benfits for your body and brain, including improving digestive and heart health, reducing depression, and even giving your skin a healthy glow. Here are a few sources where you can get your fill of these beneficial bacteria that are not only good for your […]