Category: Health

Have you ever wondered why indoor exercise bikes have cages on their pedals and why regulars wear special shoes? This means you can pull up […]

Sticking to bottled water and peeled vegetables is probably not enough to protect you from travelers’ diarrhea. The best way to keep yourself safe? Make […]

Have you heard of the notorious ” Freshman 15 ” (or 20, or 30)? It is named after a phenomenon in which new college students […]

Even if you love to run, it can sometimes be difficult to put on your shoes and walk out the door. Sweeten the deal by […]

Antioxidants are the masters of the health halo: add them to yoghurt and this yoghurt is now a healthy food. Marketers took this idea and […]

Whether they are based on weight lifting, running, or something entirely different, most workout plans only take a hard couple of days a week, and […]

Crunches are a classic abdominal exercise (although planks and push-ups have their fans too). However, in order to truly aim your abs, it’s important to […]

Old habits die hard. You probably experienced this when you vow to eat all the salads forever, only to crash and burn in a few […]

You know those times when you swallow a whole pizza and mumble while the sauce is still dripping from your lips: “Was I supposed to […]

Everyone has their own opinion about e-cigarettes: ask ten people about their safety and you will get ten different answers. Fierce debate could flare up […]

You may be missing out on some immune superpowers that belong to you if you ask your local pharmacy. Beyond protection – who needs chickenpox […]

Running more miles this week than last week could put you at risk of injury, but how much too much? The standard answer, ten percent […]

While wide-grip push-ups are legal exercise, many of us spread our arms too wide for the wrong reason – and end up with a less […]

Pizza Buns, Potato Chips, and Hot Pockets, washed down with Mountain Dew, can numb that rumbling stomach, but these foods probably won’t do you any […]

We like to think that we are rational, but we are not. Many factors affect your decision-making ability, including your emotional state. Here’s how to […]

Vitamin supplement sellers like to say that everyone is deficient in vitamin D, and that means you . This seems like an easy question to […]

When you laced up your shoes for the first time, you probably had a short-term goal: to complete this run. Do it again soon. Maybe […]

When it comes to improving health, many people miss the forest because of the trees. Before getting hung up on the little details, first focus […]

Motivation can come and go like a bunch in the wind. If he doesn’t last long enough to push you towards your goals, how then […]

If you are afraid of training, you may be looking at it the wrong way. Think about the moment you leave the gym: how will […]

If you train for health – rather than for a specific goal, such as winning a race – does it matter if you walk, jog […]

Many health seekers tend to think of food in absolute, black and white terms: this food is good, this is bad. While the pursuit of […]

Pregnant women workers often need changes in their jobs — for example, less lifting — but asking for a doctor’s note about this can backfire. […]

You demand a lot of yourself every single day: put on a red or blue shirt, figure out how to make your presentation better, or […]

You probably think selfies have a special place in the blazing pits of Mordor, but don’t stoop to them. It is actually a very useful […]

Knee push-ups are a classic modification for those who cannot do full push-ups or can only do a few. But they don’t work the same […]

If you’re having trouble getting started attaining your fitness goals, it’s often not because of your inability or lack of knowledge. This is likely because […]

What are the chances that your upcoming surgery will end up with an unexpected complication? It depends (in part) on the procedure, on the surgeon, […]

There is a good chance that you consider yourself a slow runner – and you shouldn’t. Victories can be celebrated at any speed. Ask those […]

Coconut oil is fat that burns fat. If you don’t despise the persistent coconut flavor, consider adding coconut oil to your diet or replacing it […]

Whether you have a basketball, tennis ball, or hula hoop in your garage, you have everything you need for an unusual and challenging workout. For […]

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people head to conventions to talk about technology, games, computer geek culture, and even knitting! At the end, visitors […]

No one likes to feel sluggish and sweaty, so when the sun goes down, we know you’d be better off doing your workout in an […]

Strength training for beginners can be intimidating: new movements and terminology, and sometimes intimidating gym environment. On the other hand, beginners experience a phenomenon called […]

Should I sign up for a class with a Slim Pilates instructor? Or maybe book some trainer sessions with cool calves? The answer may be […]

Most people obsessively count the calories they eat during the day when trying to lose weight. While calorie information is easy to find and many […]

It’s hard to get stronger doing planks and push-ups if your wrists can’t comfortably support your weight. Here are a few strategies to help you […]

You know that fitspiration is bad for your motivation , but it can be attractive and sometimes you find yourself staring at a poster in […]

You’ve probably heard that your eyes don’t turn red from chlorine when you swim, but from chlorine binding to other people’s urine . I look […]

Do you know which foods contain good cholesterol and which ones contain bad? If you think so, ha! A trick question! Cholesterol in our food […]