A new study in women suggests that experiencing one or more stressful events the day before eating a single high-fat meal can slow the body's metabolism, potentially contributing to weight gain. Researchers... View More
New Model will Allow Everyone Across the Country a New Leash on LifeT CHICAGO, July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- K9 Fit Club® - the leader in canine and human fitness - is pleased... View More
Re-tearing a repaired knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) happens all too frequently, however a recent study being presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual... View More
More than half of Australian toddlers have excessive salt intakes putting them at risk of high blood pressure, stroke and coronary heart disease in later life. Researchers with Deakin University's Centre... View More
Older people who undertake at least 25 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise everyday need fewer prescriptions and are less likely to be admitted to hospital in an emergency, new research has revealed.The... View More
The American Academy of Neurology has released a new position paper that states doctors have an ethical obligation to educate and protect athletes from sports concussion and only give an athlete the "all-clear"... View More
A study from Stanford University reported in The American Journal of Medicine suggests the rise in obesity in the US is likely due to increased sedentary lifestyles across the nation, and not eating too... View More
The body contains two types of fat cells, easily distinguished by color: White and brown. While white fat serves to store excess calories until they're needed by the body, brown adipocytes actually burn... View More
Scientists have shown that instead of counting calories for weight loss, we would do better to boost the protein content of our diet. Nutritional values of foods are typically given in kilojoules or kilocalories,... View More
Cantaloupes and other summer melons serve as the quintessential take-along snack for summer picnics and barbeques. Their high water content helps ward off dehydration and combat the heat while their refreshing... View More
New research from the University of Manchester (UK) and Monash University (Australia) shows a link between alcohol sponsorship and hazardous drinking in UK athletes. The study, published online in the... View More
The more a child is familiar with logos and other images from fast-food restaurants, sodas and not-so-healthy snack food brands, the more likely the child is to be overweight or obese. And, unfortunately,... View More
A new study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham claims that a common weight-loss tactic of increasing the feeling of being full by eating more fruits and vegetables is not an effective... View More
Obese adults who lose at least 5 percent of their body weight report that they sleep better and longer after six months of weight loss, according to a new study. The results were presented Tuesday at the... View More
StrongBoard Balance fitness posters are now being packaged with the purchase of new boards, while laminated and downloadable versions are for sale on the StrongBoard Balance site. The poster offers
The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) has again recognized Chrysler Group LLC as one of the nation's leading corporations providing comprehensive programs that enable a healthy workplace and promote... View More
New accessory allows women to incorporate their fitness trackers into their wardrobe outside the gym CALGARY, Alberta, June 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress.UP Fitness Bracelets Inc. has launched a... View More
As you may have seen on the news last week, pumping iron isn't as easy as it looks. Even President Obama needs a little assistance with his form (See video). That's why Les Mills overhauled the design... View More
The medical community has long praised the health benefits of adhering to a Mediterranean diet. Fromreducing risk of peripheral artery disease to minimizing type 2 diabetes risks, it seems the healthy... View More
The event that many of us have been anticipating for the last 4 years is finally here. Yes, the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is happening as we speak. It is time for each country to come together as one... View More
