exercise

Most of us think that we are getting enough exercise each day by walking around the office, school, or home.  Exercise is a physical activity that allows better blood circulation, thus improving the delivery of oxygen to the brain and other organs of the body. Diet and Exercise – For Optimal Functioning A well-oxygenated brain ...click here to read more

It seems like a trick that is just way too easy to work. We’ve all heard the idea that working out, even just a little every day could help you live longer. But is something so simple really an attainable goal? And if you were told that just by working out for a few minutes ...click here to read more

Exercise is a great way to keep our lungs and heart healthy, and of course it is a good weight loss method. It is also helpful when it comes to maintaining a healthy head of hair. Exercise increases blood flow thus nourishing skin cells. Healthy skin cells mean healthy hair cuticles which allow our hair ...click here to read more

There appears to be no end to the list of quick fix diets marketed around the world, but health experts warn that many of these diets don’t work. The good news…there are some quick, easy ways to eat healthy. Diets that don’t work. Quick fix diets are often frustrating and can end up causing you ...click here to read more

Statistics show that the average American watches about 28 hours of television every week. Add to that hours spent using electronic devices and a good portion of time is gone.  Television and electronics can stimulate conversation, can entertain us, and can even educate us; however, a lot of evidence indicates turning off these devices can ...click here to read more

Excessive weight gain and obesity are currently considered as global health issues because these increase the risk in developing chronic medical disorders.  These two major health issues may also impact the economy of a country, especially when an increase in morbidity requires additional diagnostics and treatment of patients who have developed weight-related conditions such as ...click here to read more

Smoking cessation may be considered as a huge challenge for most smokers, especially when they have built a strong addiction to nicotine. Smokers may understand the negative effects of smoking on one’s general health, yet controlling nicotine cravings often pose a huge obstacle to quitting smoking. For others, smoking cessation may also bring about weight ...click here to read more

Do you keep a regular schedule for workout? It may be interesting to think that there might be a specific time that is most beneficial for exercise, especially when one’s goal for working out is to improve physical performance or to achieve weight loss. A recent medical report showed that the time of day one ...click here to read more

The concept of vitamin water was first conceived in 1996 by J. Darius Bikoff and by the early 21st century it had gained wide popularity in North America.  Although glacéau vitamin water was the first to hit the market, countless other companies have joined the trend and today both Coca-Cola (which now owns glacéau) and ...click here to read more

Have you ever considered using tai chi as your regular form of exercise?  Tai chi originated from China in the 15th century by the Taoist priest, Zhang San Feng, for his practice of religion and philosophy.  Two centuries later, tai chi evolved into an area of martial arts.  Today, tai chi pertains to an exercise ...click here to read more

There are so many bars available to consumers today – nutrition bars, energy bars, meal replacement bars, etc. – it can be overwhelming and confusing to know which one you should buy (if any!). As people try to reduce the amount of junk food that they consume they may be looking at bars as an ...click here to read more

Does work-related stress induce you to overeat? Do you get an extra serving of your favorite dish or an additional bowl of ice cream for dessert after a grueling work day? A recent study showed that our brains control the amount and type of food we eat by directly controlling the activities of our digestive ...click here to read more

You’ve taken the first step to a healthier lifestyle….you’ve started working out. Good for you! Use some of the tips mentioned here to burn more calories, lose more weight and build more muscle while you’re working out! 1. Start your day off right – with a nutritious breakfast low in calories Eat a calorie-rich breakfast ...click here to read more

Everyone knows how important it is to get adequate amounts of sleep, especially before and after exercise or working out. If we don’t get enough sleep we will likely feel cranky and lethargic the next day, find it difficult to function and our performance will be compromised. Studies have shown that sleep regulates our mood ...click here to read more