Health & Fitness
Complex Training: Strength and Conditioning Workout for Athletes
March 26, 2015 | Fitnovatives Blog Up until about 40 years ago, most athletes were told to avoid resistance training because the misperception was that strength training would actually reduce their athletic performance. Of course, we now know that a proper strength and conditioning program is essential for athletes who want to reduce their […]
High-fat diet alters behavior and produces signs of brain inflammation
High-fat diets have long been known to increase the risk for medical problems, including heart disease and stroke, but there is growing concern that diets high in fat might also increase the risk for depression and other psychiatric disorders. A new study published in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry raises the possibility that a […]
Women’s Health Blogs – Adventures In The Blogsphere
Writing, as a form of therapy, is as old as ink itself. Universally understood as a transformative process, the simple act of putting pen to page can effectively jump start personal growth and healing. Over the years I’ve had more than a handful of sessions on a therapist’s couch sorting through the baggage I’ve built, […]
Why We Yo-yo In Weight, How To Stop It
INDIANAPOLIS(WISH) An estimated 45 million Americans diet each year and spend $33 billion annually on weight loss products. Yet, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. The repeated loss and regain of weight, called weight cycling better known as the diet yo-yo plagues many people, but the problem might be more than a failed […]
Along with antiretroviral medications, doctors may prescribe exercise for people with HIV
In addition to antiretroviral medications, people with HIV may soon begin receiving a home exercise plan from their doctors, according to a researcher at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. “People with HIV are developing secondary chronic illnesses earlier and more frequently than their non-HIV counterparts,” said Allison Webel, PhD, RN, […]
Catherine Tyler Lifted Weights While Pregnant Until Two Weeks Before Birth
Catherine Tyler competed in a bodybuilding competition last October It was just five months after she gave birth to her first child Ms Tyler did weight training until she was eight and a half months pregnant The first-time mum, 31, was also doing cardio until she gave birth She said her program and fitness is […]
Why You Need More Calories Than You Might Think
The human body is built to be a high-performance machine fueled by the highest-quality nutrition. From the basic processes of breathing and pumping blood to an all-out HIIT workout or marathon, we all need adequate calories from nutrient-rich foods to perform at our best, mentally and physically. Unfortunately, when weight loss is the […]
How does weight stigma smell? Sense of smell may reveal weight bias
Could our reaction to an image of an overweight or obese person affect how we perceive odor? A trio of researchers, including two from UCLA, says yes. The researchers discovered that visual cues associated with overweight or obese people can influence one’s sense of smell, and that the perceiver’s body mass index matters, too. Participants […]
Flying An Ultralight Airplane Is A Thrill For All Ages
Whether you are young, or young at heart, there is nothing that really compares to flying an Ultralight airplane for bringing out smiles. This form of recreation is growing by leaps and bounds with groups meeting across the country and across continents to put on air shows with their planes. Wherever you see these planes […]
5 Tips To Better Understand Your Health Insurance
Health insurance is confusing, but not understanding your coverage could leave you with unexpected medical bills. Although consumers have access to more information than ever, knowing the best sources for accurate advice can minimize misunderstanding and empower you to make the best decisions regarding your health care. Deductibles, copayments and narrowed networks its hard enough […]