It's been well established among doctors and researchers alike, that babies with lower birth weight have a greater risk of having high blood pressure later in life.However, a Michigan State University... View More
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - "The MANIA Fitness Conventions are returning in 2015. The 3-day conferences serve over 10,000 health and wellness professionals and will offer eight professional training conventions... View More
Staying active allows you to age optimally, according to a study by King's College London and the University of Birmingham. The study of amateur older cyclists found that many had levels of physiological... View More
Lindsey Vonn, Derrick Rose, Tom Brady and Mickey Mantle have all fallen victim to the dreaded pop of the knee. Connecting the femur to the tibia, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of... View More
Older adults who have greater heart and lung health also have better memory recall and cognitive capabilities. The study, which appears online in the Journal of Gerontology, examines the relationship between... View More
Chattanooga, TN Jan 5, 2015 - PlayCore Holdings, Inc. (PlayCore), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of play and recreation products, today announced the acquisition of Power... View More
In a new study, researchers have found that some obese people do not have the metabolic changes usually associated with diabetes, heart disease and stroke. This suggests that some obese people may be protected... View More
The third edition of Training for Speed, Agility, & Quickness has been recently released with even more tests, drills, education and programming information contributed by experts and edited by Lee E.... View More
Developing lateral agility, foot speed and coordination are important for weekend warriors, recreational athletes and competitive athletes alike. Jumping rope is an excellent way to improve all of these... View More
Achieving the first step of starting a career in fitness can be quite an undertaking: attaining a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, programming, specificity, nutrition and even understanding... View More
Given the current rate of obesity in the US, you would be forgiven for thinking that fast-food restaurants have increased their portion sizes in recent years. But according to two new studies, this is... View More
Stevia rebaudiana is a South American plant of the Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers and chrysanthemums. Native to Paraguay, stevia has traditionally been used to sweeten beverages and... View More
Though it may feel a little early to start thinking about those New Year's resolutions, a new study may offer some sage advice: compared with aerobic activities, daily weight training is more effective... View More
As 2014 comes to a close, many of us are thinking about resolutions for the new year. But while the majority of our goals for 2015 will incorporate improvements in physical health - such as hitting the... View More
In a new nature-versus-nurture study of the link between gut microbes and health, researchers conclude that diet may have a stronger influence than genes in determining the mix of bacteria in the gut.... View More
Some people are able to stick to healthy foods with no issues, while others find chocolate and cake too tempting to turn down. Now, a new study suggests that our dietary self-control may depend on how... View More
Numerous studies have linked high-calorie diets to increased risk of cancer. But in a new study, researchers have found that switching from a low- to high-calorie diet can either encourage tumor growth... View More
