Oct. 30 2014
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
Oct. 29 2014
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
Oct. 28 2014
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
Oct. 27 2014
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
FitnessTimeMgmt
Oct. 25 2014
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
Oct. 24 2014
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
Oct. 23 2014
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
Oct. 22 2014
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
Oct. 21 2014
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
Oct. 20 2014
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
Oct. 17 2014
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
Oct. 16 2014
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
Brian_6
Oct. 15 2014
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
discussion_1_0
Oct. 15 2014
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
Oct. 15 2014
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
fitnessMindset
Oct. 14 2014
Have you ever felt burdened by the frustration of your training and nutrition programs not being enough for your clients?... View More
Oct. 14 2014
With football season in full swing, there's no shortage of talk about young players - from high school down to the pee wee levels - suffering from concussions. Yet many parents may lack knowledge about... View More
Oct. 13 2014
A new study claims performing a single yoga pose for 90 seconds for at least 3 days a week could reduce spine curvature in patients with scoliosis in as little as 3 months. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>
ThreePs
Oct. 10 2014
Everyone wants to be successful. The three Ps of fitness - passion, purpose and positive - can help trainers become successful... View More
Oct. 10 2014
Previous research has shown that coffee consumption can benefit the liver, but a new study indicates that drinking decaf also lowers liver enzyme levels, suggesting the benefits are not linked to caffeine... View More