06/11/2019
14 exercises for relieving hip pain and improving mobility
There are many possible causes of hip pain. However, gently stretching and exercising the hips can often help relieve this pain. In this article, we describe 14 hip exercises that can strengthen the muscles, restore mobility, and ease pain.
05/15/2019
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514115822.htm
When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession? New findings on who is at risk for orthorexia nervosa
Researchers say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image, and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological obsession with healthy eating or consuming only healthy food, known as orthorexia nervosa (ON). Although eating he...
05/15/2019
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514143248.htm
For people with strong life purpose, making healthier choices may take less effort
Why do some people easily meet their fitness goals and love eating healthy foods while others struggle to do either? New research indicates that people with a stronger sense of life purpose are more likely to respond positively to health messages and experience less activity in brain regions associa...
05/02/2019
NEVER — Give Up.
NEVER — Give Up.
Sometimes the most important win, is the win from within. I may not be the biggest golf fan, but I am the biggest fan of internal fortitude and internal strength.
04/29/2019
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325054.php
How might obesity affect the brain?
New research uses MRI imaging to examine the connections between obesity and changes in the brain's gray and white matter volume and structure.
04/25/2019
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190418141722.htm
Does time of day affect the body's response to exercise?
New research confirms that the circadian clock is an important factor in how the body responds to physical exertion. Based on this work alone, it's too early to say when the best time is for you to go for a jog. But at least in the lab, exercise in the evening seems to be more productive, although h...
04/22/2019
https://globalnews.ca/news/5133221/treadmill-vs-elliptical-cardio/
Treadmill vs. elliptical: Which one is better for your workout?
According to fitness experts, there are a few differences between the two machines. Here's how to decide which one is best for your next cardio workout.
04/16/2019
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190412085247.htm
Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life: Not all weight lifting produces the same benefit
Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. That's the main message of a new study. 'Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the latter,' said a study author.
04/09/2019
https://www.thegoodbody.com/fitness-facts/
30 Thought-provoking Fitness Facts: Now It's Time To Move!
Want to get fit and not sure where to start? Or are you a regular gym bunny and like to validate your long hours working out? Either way, fitness is an important component to being healthy. Here we bring you 30 fitness facts to help you understand the benefits of exercise, and why everyone – …
04/04/2019
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/02/190225075616.htm
Is the most effective weight-loss strategy really that hard? New study shows dietary self-monitoring takes less than 15 minutes a day
Dietary self-monitoring is the best predictor of weight-loss success. But the practice is viewed as so unpleasant and time-consuming, many would-be weight-losers won't adopt it. New research shows for the first time how little time it actually takes: 14.6 minutes per day on average. The frequency of...
03/26/2019
Get Buff Overnight!
Bedtime protein for bigger gains? Here's the scoop
Overnight sleep provides a unique nutritional window for boosting the muscle response to resistance training -- without increasing body fat.