Numerous studies have hailed resveratrol - a compound found in red grapes - for its health benefits, so much so that it is now available in the form of supplements. But a new study claims these supplements... View More

As Dan Trink highlights in the introduction of his new book, High-Intensity 300, there are few things in fitness that are more controversial than high-intensity training (HIT). While there are seemingly... View More

Shoulder pain and scapular dysfunction go hand in hand. I work with a lot of overhead athletes and pitchers. Keep in mind that throwers are expected to have some asymmetries. This exercise is an example... View More

Many independent fitness professionals, particularly new to the industry, have a difficult time pricing their services. When coming up with a fee schedule they often are conflicted by two things: how much... View More

A team of Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) researchers at the Laboratory for Pediatric Cancer Research has found that a category of lipids known as sphingolipids may be an important... View More

Many studies have told us exercise is good for the brain. But does it depend on the type of exercise? New research suggests not - at least for seniors. A study of older people found the brain benefits... View More

Canadian health organizations are calling upon governments to take a leadership role in creating healthy food environments. They say that implementing strategies that facilitate access to affordable healthy... View More

New research has found that memory and motor skills are increased after just thirty minutes of exercise. Neuroscientists from the University of Adelaide in South Australia studied the brain patterns of... View More

The fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) hormone has been a key target for developing weight-loss drugs because the protein increases energy expenditure, causing the body to burn calories. But how the hormone... View More

Your success as a fitness professional is not determined by how long you spend working but by what you choose to do with your time... View More

The time is nearly upon us when we turn our clocks back an hour for autumn, making daylight even more scarce in the evening. Though the extra hour of sleep is a bonus, could the diminished evening light... View More

Personalised diet plans will not be widely accepted by the public until regulations are in place to protect information about our DNA, new research has shown.Led by Newcastle University, the Food4Me project... View More

Researchers analyzing dietary supplements recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration discovered that around two thirds of these products still contained banned pharmaceutical ingredients at least... View More

Fennel is highly prized for its licorice-like flavor and the myriad of health benefits it provides, and has been used in natural remedies since ancient times. Originally cultivated in the Mediterranean,... View More

A new study claims that social media sites, such as Facebook, may contribute to marketing of unhealthy foods to adolescents and young adults. Conitnued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More

It is estimated that around 1 in 10 adults in the US report some form of depression. But a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that symptoms of depression could be prevented or reduced by engaging... View More

A small study finds when late-teen girls eat breakfast, it raises levels of a chemical in the brain's reward center that may help them stop craving sweet foods and overeating during the rest of the day.... View More

Lateral quickness is an important part of athletic development. Having the ability to effectively decelerate and then re-accelerate the other way is critical for success in field and court sports. Incorporating... View More

Jim Rohn, motivational speaker, often talks of the law of averages and how it plays a role in how we are influenced. He states that we are generally the average of the top five people we spend the most... View More

Metabolic syndrome could be reversed by following a Mediterranean diet with extra-virgin olive or nuts. This is according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Continued... View More