Do cold showers burn fat and are they really a good idea? Well, humans have been using immersion in cold water for centuries as a health-boosting form of hydrotherapy. There [...]
New research shows that a higher intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women, [...]
There’s a lot to love about popcorn. It’s crunchy, satisfying, and oh-so-versatile. The whole grain is also a classic snack, as it’s often enjoyed at wholesome events [...]
If you’re looking for the lowest calorie alcohol to drink because you’re on a diet, you’re not the only one. While drinking famously gets in the way of weight loss [...]
Anti-inflammatory foods have quite a few benefits, including properties that help to boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. Health conditions, [...]
Running is an extremely popular form of exercise, for good reason. It’s fun, requires minimal equipment and can be done pretty much anywhere. But people with overweight [...]
A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away — or does it? From the French to the Sardinians, cultures in which people tend to drink wine daily have famously low rates of [...]
For a long time, drinking water has been thought to help with weight loss. In fact, 30–59% of US adults who try to lose weight increase their water intake. Many studies [...]
Intermittent fasting is a popular technique for weight loss that centers around creating a daily eating window for oneself and only eating during a specific time period [...]
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends American adults complete 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity each week or 75-150 minutes per week of [...]