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11/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The importance of quercetin in muscle health

Quercetin is often talked about as a beneficial compound found in most fruits, but a study led by researchers from the University of Ulsan in South Korea indicated that this flavonoid is useful even on its own. In this study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers discovered that quercetin, when isolated, can be used to […]

10/23/2018 / By Derek Henry

5 ways to rack up above average results in your exercise routine

So you took it a bit too easy over the summer holidays, no big deal. As long as you recognize that you need to start eating healthier again and hit the gym, you’re halfway back to the shape you were in before the sultry and seductive summer vibes kicked in. What many people don’t realize […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Animal study suggests using grape seed extract to reduce post-exercise fatigue

Exercise has many health benefits but many people are discouraged from doing it by the fatigue that they experience afterwards. A study conducted by researchers from Hunan University of Arts and Science and Hunan Normal University revealed that grape seed extract could potentially reduce post-exercise fatigue. Fatigue is a problem wherein the person experiences either physical or mental tiredness. […]

09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Your body needs to have the proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery

The body needs a proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery. Research has revealed that reactive oxygen species – at the right time and right place – are actually necessary for muscle recovery. The study, published in the journal Science Signaling, revealed that adequate amounts of reactive oxygen species are important signals that […]

09/06/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Often called the “king of medicine,” the myrobalan can help overweight people improve their joint function

The myrobalan is known in history as “Buddha’s chosen herb,” primarily because of its multiple therapeutic uses. The tropical fruit, which is native to South Asia, has been an ingredient in both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers have validated the usefulness of myrobalan in improving […]

05/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

This is why they just keep on getting fatter: Obesity dulls the taste, causing people to crave more sugar and salt

Aside from an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, people who put on a lot of weight have another thing coming for them. Based on the results of a study conducted by Cornell University researchers, obesity can blunt a person’s taste buds, reducing their ability to enjoy the taste of food, especially for the five […]

04/23/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance

If you’re looking to give your exercise performance a bit of a boost without doing anything dangerous, cucumber extract might just fit the bill. According to a new study carried out by the independent clinical research organization QPS, people who took branded cucumber extract capsules twice a day had higher exercise performance, as well as […]

03/25/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Yoga can increase blood flow, aiding in repair and regeneration of tissue

Research has found out that yoga improves the way our organs function. In particular, yoga stimulates bone marrow stem cells trafficking to the blood surrounding it. This, in turn, helps reduce inflammation, reduce apoptosis, revive lost cells and delay the aging process. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. […]

11/17/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Predicting Alzheimer’s: Major inflammation in your 40s puts you at high risk, making the case for improving lifestyle habits

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland found that extreme inflammation – which can be caused in middle age by weight gain and high blood pressure or diabetes – could be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease. When the scientists observed 1,633 people between the ages of 45 and 65 who were given […]

11/14/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Cancer is a lifestyle disease: Researchers make the connection between food, obesity and the big “C”

How you live your life affects your health, either positively or negatively. Having a healthy lifestyle is a must if you want to be free from diseases. Studies reveal that food, obesity and cancer are related to each other. Obesity is caused by the kind of food you eat. Mounting evidence has shown that diet […]

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