Health & Fitness
Children with ADHD have higher risk of teenage obesity, physical inactivity
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to become obese and sedentary teenagers, according to new research. Previous studies have suggested a link between ADHD and obesity, but whether one leads to the other is unclear. One way to better understand the link is to follow children through to adolescence. The new […]
Clifton Woman Clears A Path To Wellness
Shamus Ian Fatzinger/Fairfax County Times Pam Snyder of Clifton is organizing the first annual Everyday Health and Wellness Conference, scheduled for March 1. Snyder was inspired by her own experience: She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, and she uses day-to-day exercise and nutrition to help manage her condition. Amid health fads and miracle […]
Eating red, processed meat: What scientists say
Recent reports warn about a link between eating red and processed meat and the risk of developing cancer in the gut. These reports have resulted in new nutritional recommendations that advise people to limit their intake of red and processed meats. A recent perspective paper, authored by 23 scientists, published in the latest issue of […]
Blue Goji Unveils Consumer Health & Fitness Index
SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwired – Mar 5, 2014) – The makers of Goji Play (www.bluegoji.com[1]), which turns cardio fitness machines into a more enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding workout experience, have announced the results of its first Consumer Health & Fitness Index. With two-thirds of Americans overweight and one-third clinically obese, the country is in the midst […]
Experiences of racism associated with weight gain in African American women, study shows
A recent analysis conducted by investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University has found that frequent experiences of racism were associated with a higher risk of obesity among African American women. The findings, which currently appear online in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found the relationship between racism and obesity was strongest among […]
4 Suspension Training Sins
March 5, 2014, 12:00AM PT in Fitnovatives Blog | They are present in almost every gym, athletic training center and studio around the world, but it is not uncommon to see many people using suspension trainers improperly. TRX is the leader in suspension-training education and we always encourage trainers and instructors to go […]
Meat and cheese may be as bad for you as smoking
That chicken wing you’re eating could be as deadly as a cigarette. In a new study that tracked a large sample of adults for nearly two decades, researchers have found that eating a diet rich in animal proteins during middle age makes you four times more likely to die of cancer than someone with a […]
Recovering from a Minor Knee Sprain
If you run regularly – especially if you run outside – at some point, you may trip over a crack in a sidewalk or slip on wet pavement. Taking a spill while running can cause you to overextend and tear the medial collateral ligament (MCL) or lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in your knee. This results […]
Preventing and Treating Lower Back Pain
It’s very easy to injure your back while exercising if you’re not careful. Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is one of the most common post-workout complaints. This pain is usually caused from exercising in the wrong way, lifting weights that are too heavy, or from not properly warming up before you get started. Either […]
Mother’s diet linked to premature birth: fruits, vegetables linked to reduced risk of preterm delivery
Pregnant women who eat a “prudent” diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and who drink water have a significantly reduced risk of preterm delivery, suggests a study published on bmj.com today. A “traditional” dietary pattern of boiled potatoes, fish and cooked vegetables was also linked to a significantly lower risk. Although these findings cannot […]