10 Muscle-Building Fundamentals You Need to Learn
It’s not easy to build muscle. Every guy knows that. Yes, you go into the gym, and you lift weights, and you may seem some gains. … Continue reading 10 Muscle-Building Fundamentals You Need to Learn
Tag: Cardiovascular
Vitamin D Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, Dosage and More
More and more research shows just how important it is for overall health to get enough sun exposure — one reason being because the sun provides us with vitamin D. This is important because vitamin D benefits the body in … Continue reading Vitamin D Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, Dosage and More
Plant-Based Supplements Versus Fish – Omega-3 Sources
The term “plant based” is everywhere right now—and there’s no standard definition for what that phrase actually means. This confusion may contribute to something I’ve been hearing as a registered dietitian: that consuming plant-based omega-3 fatty acids is the same … Continue reading Plant-Based Supplements Versus Fish – Omega-3 Sources
Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Vaccines
Meningococcal meningitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection. It causes the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. Each year, approximately 1,000 people in the U.S. get meningococcal disease, which includes meningitis and septicemia (blood … Continue reading Meningococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and Vaccines
The 5 Best Running Shoes 2020
There’s no such thing as the perfect running shoe. When it comes to running, all sorts of things come into play – your biomechanics, your weight, the surface you run on and the shape of your feet, meaning no one … Continue reading The 5 Best Running Shoes 2020
Omega-3 Foods: Top 15 Plus Recommended Recipes
Omega-3s are “essential” fatty acids because the body isn’t capable of producing them on its own. Therefore, we must rely on omega-3 foods in our diets to supply these extremely beneficial compounds. There are actually three different types of “omega-3s”: … Continue reading Omega-3 Foods: Top 15 Plus Recommended Recipes
How to Stop Sugar Cravings – Avoid Cravings When Giving Up Sugar
When you’re aiming to give up added sugars, cravings can be strong. Sweet foods are tempting us at every turn, and for many of us, consuming those foods is a longtime habit that we associate with comfort or celebration. And … Continue reading How to Stop Sugar Cravings – Avoid Cravings When Giving Up Sugar
Lung Cancer Advocate: ‘Let’s Dispel The Myth That Only Smokers Get Lung Cancer’
Women are more likely than men to have their symptoms dismissed or downplayed by medical professionals. When they get a diagnosis, they often face stigma and judgment. In light of this, WH created the “Owning It” package—which spotlights various women … Continue reading Lung Cancer Advocate: ‘Let’s Dispel The Myth That Only Smokers Get Lung Cancer’
Middle back pain: Causes, treatment, and exercises
Middle back pain refers to pain or discomfort in the thoracic spine — the region of the back between the rib cage and the base of the neck. In this region, there are 12 spinal disks, several vertebrae, and many … Continue reading Middle back pain: Causes, treatment, and exercises
Yoga Benefits, Types and Precautions
It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, now regularly practice yoga … Continue reading Yoga Benefits, Types and Precautions
Ylang Ylang Benefits, Uses, Recipes and Side Effects
What is ylang ylang essential oil good for? It’s considered an effective antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic and sedative. It’s also been highly sought after for centuries for its ability to thicken hair and its skin-healing properties. In addition to its beauty-boosting and health-promoting … Continue reading Ylang Ylang Benefits, Uses, Recipes and Side Effects
How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smell in Your House, Car, Hair, and More
Lingering cigarette odor is not only smelly, it’s also dangerous to health. Known as thirdhand smoke, the cigarette odor that clings to clothing, skin, hair, and your environment contains active chemical substances, which have been linked to multiple health issues, … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Cigarette Smell in Your House, Car, Hair, and More
Kakadu Plum: Top 5 Benefits of this Vitamin C-Rich Fruit
Australia is home to one of the most potent vitamin C foods known as the Kakadu plum. How much vitamin C does this superfruit contain? According to the Australian … Continue reading Kakadu Plum: Top 5 Benefits of this Vitamin C-Rich Fruit
Black Walnut Benefits, Uses and Nutrition Facts
We know that legumes, nuts and seeds can be some of the healthiest superfoods around when consumed in moderation, and one of the better nuts for health is the walnut. Walnuts nutrition has been shown to help fight depression, improve brain … Continue reading Black Walnut Benefits, Uses and Nutrition Facts
Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide and Different Types
It’s every dieter’s dream: imagine being able to eat whatever you want most days of the week, limiting your intake for one or two days at a time and still losing weight. Believe it or not, intermittent fasting benefits more … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide and Different Types
U.S. Army Figures Out What Time Drinking Coffee Is Most Effective
A new study says there is a right time to drink coffee so it’s most effective. U.S. Army researchers created a computer algorithm that studies sleep … Continue reading U.S. Army Figures Out What Time Drinking Coffee Is Most Effective
9 Stroke Symptoms in Young Women You Need To Know
Strokes are like creaky joints, driving slow in the fast lane, and your dentures falling out, like, all the time—stuff only old people have to worry about…right? Definitely not—just because you have all your own teeth and know how to … Continue reading 9 Stroke Symptoms in Young Women You Need To Know
Clove Oil Uses & Benefits for Skin & Digestion
Clove oil uses are incredibly impressive, ranging from improving blood circulation and reducing inflammation to helping acne and boosting gum health. One of the best-known clove oil uses is to reduce the pain associated with dental problems. Even mainstream toothpaste makers … Continue reading Clove Oil Uses & Benefits for Skin & Digestion
Obesity Study – If Your Neighbors Are Obese, It Could Be Contagious
Obesity in America is on the rise. In fact, more than 20 percent of adults in every state are affected by this epidemic. And while there are many reasons why this may be — genetics, eating too much fast food … Continue reading Obesity Study – If Your Neighbors Are Obese, It Could Be Contagious
Heart Attack Symptoms In Men – Signs of an Impending Heart Attack
A guy walks down the street, feeling totally normal—when he suddenly clutches his chest and collapses.That’s how heart attacks usually happen in movies or TV shows. But in real life, it doesn’t always work that way. Still, that’s not to … Continue reading Heart Attack Symptoms In Men – Signs of an Impending Heart Attack
The Mysterious Interior World of Exercise
When we exercise, far-flung parts of our bodies apparently communicate with one another, thanks to tiny, particle-filled balloons that move purposefully through the bloodstream from one cell to another, carrying pressing biochemical messages, according to an important new study of … Continue reading The Mysterious Interior World of Exercise
Best fitness tracker 2018: the top 10 activity bands on the planet
A fitness tracker is the perfect way to monitor your activity and health effortlessly and with unmatched accuracy. Think of it as an electronic finger on the pulse, constantly measuring your vitals, quality of sleep and step count. Today’s fitness … Continue reading Best fitness tracker 2018: the top 10 activity bands on the planet
The Workout That Burns More Calories Than Running
You don’t need super heavy weights to torch calories. In fact, according to research from the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, your own four limbs—plus a willingness to push your body to the brink—can burn more … Continue reading The Workout That Burns More Calories Than Running
Energy Drinks Can Have Serious Health Consequences
Energy drinks can give you a boost when Monday morning hits you hard. But that fizzy beverage isn’t doing much for your body beyond your temporary pep, according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. … Continue reading Energy Drinks Can Have Serious Health Consequences
‘I Lost 150 Pounds Thanks To This Exercise Routine’
Name: Katie Bolden Age: 30 Occupation: Stay at home mom and blogger Hometown: Joliet, Illinois Start weight: 280 pounds End Weight: 130 pounds In 2012, I started to see my quality of life plummeting even more than past years. I … Continue reading ‘I Lost 150 Pounds Thanks To This Exercise Routine’
Foods that Lower Pressure + the High Blood Pressure Diet
Regardless of location or income level, the leading cause of death worldwide is heart disease. (1) One of the most common conditions leading to heart disease and stroke (the No. 2 killer) is the all-too familiar issue of high blood … Continue reading Foods that Lower Pressure + the High Blood Pressure Diet
Whey Protein Benefits + How to Choose the Best Whey Protein
If you are looking to burn fat, build lean muscle, boost your immune system and prevent disease, then look no further than whey protein. Whey is so effective because it provides a more absorbable source of protein than any other … Continue reading Whey Protein Benefits + How to Choose the Best Whey Protein
How to Live Longer: Move More, Even Short of Exercise
You don’t have to break a sweat to reap the health benefits of physical activity, according to new research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In a study of women age 65 and older, just 30 minutes a … Continue reading How to Live Longer: Move More, Even Short of Exercise
How Cardiovascular Disease Causes Erectile Dysfunction
Guys with erectile dysfunction have a 70 percent increased risk for premature death, a new study from The University of Mississippi finds. Continue reading How Cardiovascular Disease Causes Erectile Dysfunction
