Health & Fitness
6 Strange-but-true Health Tips
Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: to lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water. Others, however, are totally counterintuitive. The following 12 tips really do workbut they may leave you scratching your head. 6 Strange-But-True Health Tips Drink coffee […]
Too Much Of A Good Thing: When Exercise Becomes Detrimental To One’s Health
Bruce Lee is a martial arts icon. He blazed the movie screens with his powerful, lighting quick punches and kicks. More than just a martial arts master, he was a philosopher, instructor, and actor. More than He is admired and respected by many martial artists today. He is often referred as “the Father of Mixed […]
How troubled marriage, depression history promote obesity
The double-whammy of marital hostility and a history of depression can increase the risk for obesity in adults by altering how the body processes high-fat foods, according to new research. In the study, men and women with a history of depression whose arguments with spouses were especially heated showed several potential metabolic problems after eating […]
Benefits Of Boxing Training For Fitness
You may improve your health and have a physically fit body by getting into boxing training fitness programs. This is the best way for you to have a stronger body and gain confidence. Boxing workouts can help you to be at your best fighting form as well. Many people see positive results from boxing trainings. […]
Vegfest Encourages Healthy Living Through Better Eating
RALEIGH: Vegfest encourages healthy living through better eating – WNCN: News, Weather, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville NC State Fair changes contracts for permanent fair employees[1] NC State Fair changes contracts for permanent fair employees[2] Updated: Tuesday, October 21 2014 10:33 PM EDT2014-10-22 02:33:02 GMT North Carolina State Fair organizers said employee contracts have been tightened […]
Sport in old age can stimulate brain fitness, but effect decreases with advancing age
Physical exercise in old age can improve brain perfusion as well as certain memory skills. This is the finding of Magdeburg neuroscientists who studied men and women aged between 60 and 77. In younger individuals regular training on a treadmill tended to improve cerebral blood flow and visual memory. However, trial participants who were older […]
The History Of Medical Scrubs
If I asked you to picture a surgeon in your mind’s eye, you almost certainly would picture an individual in medical scrubs (most likely white or green scrubs), wearing a mask, etc. But it hasn’t always been that way. Medical scrubs are actually a relatively modern practice. Until the 20th century, surgery was (compared to […]
Why You May Be Hitting a Weight-loss Plateau
What is a plateau, really? It’s a levelling off. And when it comes to health and fitness, plateaus have a universally negative vibe to them. There are, however, good plateaus and not-so-good ones. Knowing the difference can help you feel better about where you are in your journey. Here’s what you need […]
Workouts That Travel
A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it […]
Fish intake associated with boost to antidepressant response
Up to half of patients who suffer from depression (Major Depressive Disorder, or MDD) do not respond to treatment with SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Now a group of Dutch researchers have carried out a study which shows that increasing fatty fish intake appears to increase the response rate in patients who do not respond […]