Health & Fitness
Cancer cells adapt energy needs to spread illness to other organs
Want to understand why cancer cells metastasize? Think of Sparta. Ancient Greek warriors were fed a special diet that better prepared them for the demands of battle on distant fields. Cancer cells that metastasize may do the same thing according to a new study revealing previously unknown differences between cancer cells that continue to grow […]
Tired Of Her Own Excuses, Asher Underwent A Shapeover
Warilla woman Asher Prior can look superhuman. Showing off her IFBB Pro Figure body on the beach. Picture: MARK NOLAN PHOTOGRAPHY It takes more than just absof steel to succeed in the ultra-competitive world of bodybuilding. Asher Prior told CYDONEE MARDON it involves a real strength of character to win. Asher Prior can look superhuman. […]
Sporting Ideas: Putting The Fun Back In Fitness
We all know that we need to exercise (for our health) but hitting the gym first thing in the a.m. or right after work can be anything BUT fun. Still experts suggest that staying fit (and trim) CAN be fun, by simply finding the right routine (and activity) for you. 1. Hoofing It: Walking and/or […]
Nine fats to include in a healthy diet
Fats are often considered the enemy of good nutrition, but when included in a healthy diet they can boast several potential health benefits. In the September issue of Food Technology magazine published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Contributing Editor Linda Milo Ohr writes about how fatty acids and nutritional oils may benefit cognition, […]
The Truth About Carbohydrates In Food
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you’re hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there’s been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet. Carbohydrates aren’t […]
Train This, Not That: The Core Edition
Why do you do core training? To get better abs? Support your back? Improve your athletic performance? Maybe all of the above! When doing any type of core strengthening, it is important to ask yourself why you do each movement, and to weigh the risk vs. benefit of the exercise you have selected. Unfortunately, […]
Healthy Weight Gain For Pregnancy
Most doctors will tell you that you should gain anywhere between 25-30 pounds through out your pregnancy. You should aim to gain about 3.5 pounds during your first trimester, although more often than not most women find that they lose weight their first trimester. The culprit to this is morning sickness. Some women suffer from […]
Kids eat better if their parents went to college
Children of college-educated parents eat more vegetables and drink less sugar, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia. But it’s still not enough, the study goes on to say, as all kids are falling short when it comes to eating healthier at school The research suggests a parent’s educational attainment, an […]
Men And Women Do Experience Weight Loss Differently
By Jennifer Van Allen The Washington Post You’re not imagining it: There really are differences between the way men and women diet, lose weight and respond to exercise. Some of the differences stem from biology; other differences are behavioral. But though many of these seem to give men a head start, they shouldn’t be taken […]
Oral Hygiene And Heart Disease
There are many obvious reasons to take good care of you’re teeth and gums, for instance having white, attractive teeth, fresh breath, no cavities, less dental trips, gum disease, and gingivitis. However, researches have discovered recently that having good oral hygiene can also lead to a healthy heart. Research has shown that people who have […]