There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the... View More

Cardiologist questions whether current guideline daily amounts are fit for purpose Dietary advice on added sugar is damaging our health, warns a cardiologist on bmj.com today. Dr Aseem Malhotra believes... View More

Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese in adulthood than those who did not have the condition when they were young, a new long-term... View More

College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State. "Only a third of college students consumes... View More

According to a new study presented at the "28th Annual Scientific Meeting", yoga can help lower a person's blood pressure. Desirable or normal blood pressure is generally considered to be below 120/80... View More

Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination... View More

In young people, blood vessels appear to be able to compensate for the effects of obesity. But after middle age, this adaptability is lost, and arteries become progressively stiffer as body fat rises -... View More

The rise in obesity in England if unchecked could lead to an estimated increase in dementia prevalence in over 65 year olds by 2050 from 5% to 7% (4,894 cases per 100,000 in 2010 to 6,662 cases per 100,000),... View More

Let's be honest with each other, personal training is a hard industry. It's easy to get in and become a personal trainer, but harder to be great. So have you ever thought about what it takes to be great... View More

It's no secret that daily deal sites such as Groupon and Living Social have changed the way fitness professionals attract new clients. Daily deal sites can be an excellent source of getting new clients... View More

Paying attention to what we eat while we eat it, and then carefully recording food consumption using a smart phone, helps people lose weight, according to a new study. The research is being presented at... View More

Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), both when used alone and in combination with other treatments. There's now sufficient research data to provide... View More

From animal crackers to gummy fruit snacks and calorie-laden juice drinks, kids in child care are not getting the nutrition they need from daily snacks, according to a new study from Cincinnati Children's... View More

Tightness in the hip flexors, especially the iliopsoas, can have a negative impact on the lumbar spine and pelvic motion. Excessive tightness creates undue stress and shear force on the lumbar spine particularly... View More

When I first started my fitness business, I pretty much would train anyone who would pay me for my services and spent a lot of time networking with other local businesses because I was anxious to find... View More

If your clients are anything like mine they are inquisitive and ask a ton of questions. This, of course, is a good thing because it shows they are engaged in their own training (if you aren’t a parent... View More

More than 25 percent of American adults chow down on fast food two or more times each week. Known for menu items containing high amounts of fat, sugar, and salt, fast-food restaurants have contributed... View More

Is "diet" really anything more than a marketing buzzword? That's the question bestselling nutritionist JJ Smith is asking, and the answer may be surprising. In her book Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working... View More

American Council on Exercise (ACE) will host the sixth annual ACE West Symposium in San Diego, May 16-18, 2013, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Hundreds of personal trainers, group fitness instructors,... View More

Many young athletes think it is okay to play with a concussion, even though they know it puts them at risk of serious harm, according to a new U.S. study. The research was conducted by a team from Cincinnati... View More