Health & Fitness
20-Minute At-home Bodyweight Circuit
For many trainers, the holidays can be a frustrating time. While there’s nothing better than going home for the holidays and spending time with loved ones, this time of year can put a wrench in your clients’ workout routines. Many of you have spent a significant amount of time helping your clients work […]
Mental Health: Knowing When To Get Help
Some people can get so depressed or problematic that they even reach a point where they question their own sanity. Many people actually wonder if they have really “gone over the edge.” How about you? Try to answer these questions: Do you have feelings of sadness or irritability? Has there been a loss of interest […]
The 3 Week Diet Pans: Latest Way On How To Lose Weight Fast By Bryan Flatt
What exactly is Brian Flatts 3 Week Diet Plan? Will it really assist in losing fat in 21 days? Look Into the 3 Week Diet reviews and find out. This particular 3 Week Diet developed by Brian Flatt is definitely the most effective investment individuals can do to appear healthier and slimmer than before! It […]
Calorie-restricting diets slow aging, study finds
The adage ‘you are what you eat’ has been around for years. Now, important new research provides another reason to be careful with your calories. Neuroscientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have shown that calorie-reduced diets stop the normal rise and fall in activity levels of close to 900 different genes linked to aging and […]
Getting Better Healthcare: Five Tips
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The American healthcare delivery system is changing in response to health reform efforts to try to improve care quality and reduce costs. Many Americans may have heard the term accountable or coordinated care to describe ways that patient care can be improved. But, they may not realize that many healthcare providers are […]
Shift in gut bacteria observed in fiber supplement study may offer good news for weight loss
Most Americans don’t get the daily recommended amount of fiber in their diet, though research has shown that dietary fiber can cause a shift in the gut toward beneficial bacteria, reducing the risk of colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. A new study from the University of Illinois shows that two specific functional […]
Balance Training for the Glutes and Abs
Targeting the gluteals and abdominals in a training session is a popular goal for many fitness seekers, but what about training for balance? Do you regularly seek out strategies for improving balance in your exercise routines? Considering that balance training has been shown to reduce the risk of falls (especially in older adults) and […]
From Pro Football To Fitness Franchisee
Franchise Players is Entrepreneurs Q&A interview column that puts the spotlight on franchisees. If you’re a franchisee with advice and tips to share, emailktaylor@entrepreneur.com[1]. For Jordan Black, running a fitness franchise is very similar to playing in the NFL. According to the former professional football player, corporate team members are coaches, serving up a game […]
Weight loss surgery may improve kidney function
In addition to helping patients shed pounds, weight loss surgery may also improve kidney function, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Weight loss, or bariatric, surgery is highly effective for rapid weight loss in patients with morbid obesity, […]
Washington Healthplanfinder: Last-minute Enrollment Tips
Washington Healthplanfinder has developed last-minute shopping tips for residents who would like to take advantage of the second open enrollment period for Qualified Health Plans that starts tomorrow, Nov. 15, 2014. Residents can visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org[1] at 8 a.m. to compare health plans and see if they qualify for financial help to lower the cost of […]