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08/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why sleep is so important and some tips to help you get a restful night

A good night’s sleep isn’t just relaxing, it’s absolutely essential. Missing just an hour of sleep can do a serious number on your person. From impacting your appetite to potentially making you more accident prone, you have a lot to lose from the lack of sleep. Sleep, you, and the world The significance of sleep […]

07/23/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Keep your heart young and healthy by exercising 4 to 5 days a week

Healthcare experts always recommend engaging in physical activities, and for good reason. Exercising does a lot of good to the overall health of a person. In fact, one study, recently published in The Journal of Physiology, suggests that exercising four to five times a week can actually slow down the aging of your heart. Researchers from the Institute […]

06/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

How NOT to spend your weekend if you want to have a good week: Habits to avoid

Who doesn’t look forward to the weekend? For some people, it can motivate them to get through the week – be it from school or at work. The weekend is short, and – understandably – you want to make the most out of it. However, there are some habits to avoid during the weekend. Going all […]

06/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Meal plans only work if you stick to them and exercise regularly

For most people trying to lose weight, strict adherence to a meal plan is one – if not the only – way to ensure they are successful. A study, however, has shown that just sticking to a meal plan won’t cut it. Relying solely on food supplementation – including meal plans – does not result in greater weight loss. The findings […]

06/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for reducing your risk of breast cancer at any age

Aside from keeping us in good physical condition, a study has shown that regular exercise can help prevent breast cancer. However, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) warns that even though exercise like brisk walking can help reduce the risk of breast cancer among women of all ages, only a handful of Americans are aware […]

06/08/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Being a couch potato increases your risk of asthma: Study

An inactive lifestyle has many negative effects, including serious chronic diseases. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology added one more ailment to the list – environmentally induced asthma. The study was authored by researchers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They compared markers for chronic disease between inactive […]

06/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eggshell membrane found to be beneficial to joints by nourishing cartilage

Turns out, the part of the egg that we don’t eat can actually help relieve our joints. In a study published in Clinical Interventions in Aging, the authors revealed that NEM, a proprietary eggshell membrane ingredient from Stratum Nutrition, may have the potential to help with joint recovery after an exercise. According to researchers, the study was […]

06/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How does your level of physical fitness affect your marriage?

Not all couples discuss their physical fitness, especially since it may cause disagreements. However, this can be bad for your relationship because fitness is more than just looking good in a bathing suit or having abs. If you wait until the other person becomes too unhealthy before you start discussing their fitness, it may be […]

05/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Are you really that fit? New study finds that we tend to overestimate how active we are

People have differing concepts of physical fitness. Some people believe that going to the gym counts as adequate physical activity, while others believe that outdoor activities such as jogging and walking are the way to go. However, an international study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says that neither idea is an objective […]

05/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Intermittent fasting leads to improved energy levels

Turns out, you can live without food – to some extent. This was the case presented by researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, where they stated that intermittent fasting (they called it SER, short for intermittent severe energy reduction) could be a useful way to reduce energy intake; thereby, controlling an individual’s body weight. […]

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