Healthy Weight? You May Still Be at Risk for Heart Disease
People, especially minorities, who are at a “healthy” weight may still be at increased risk for diabetes and heart disease, a new study reports. Researchers gathered data [...]
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Is That Exercise Right for Your Age?
If you’re in your 20s, you should be able to run 5K in 30 minutes and complete 20 burpees in a row. That’s according to a fitness checklist devised by Virgin Active, [...]
Is Taking a Hot Bath Really as Good for You as Exercise?
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Many cultures swear by the benefits of a hot bath. But only recently has science began [...]
Can Yoga Make You Strong?
Want a tighter core, solid arms and sculpted legs? Not only can yoga make you more flexible and reduce stress, it can also make your body strong. By starting with poses like [...]
Is Your Plank Form Working Your Core?
Ah, the mighty plank. When you’ve mastered proper plank form, this move can set your abs on fire and transform your workouts. It’s an incredibly useful exercise [...]
Diet Secrets From the World’s Healthiest Countries
Want to live a long, healthy life? Move to South Korea. In a study from Imperial College London, published in the journal the Lancet in late February, researchers projected [...]
Is Going Gluten-Free Giving You Diabetes?
Gluten-free diets adopted by growing numbers of health-conscious consumers enhance the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, scientists have warned. A major study by Harvard [...]
What Makes Us Slow Down When We’re Ahead in the Race?
Picture yourself in a competition — a triathlon, say, or a gamified sales contest. Early on, you’re in the lead and feeling confident, which seems to make you try even [...]
Can Intermittent Fasting Make People Healthier?
There’s more evidence that occasional fasting — actually, just eating very lightly — can help people lose weight. People who ate a special low-calorie diet [...]
How Much Caffeine is in a Cup of Coffee?
Knowing how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee can be really helpful when you’re trying to limit your caffeine intake. While being dependent on the stimulant isn’t [...]
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