Recently, I’ve been on the receiving end of two knee injuries back to back, and while rest is what the doctor ordered, I still want to improve my skills. My injuries come from the world of grappling... View More
Many parents will have breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of their children returning to school after the summer vacation. But rather than having to think of ways to keep them entertained or out... View More
There is a link between sedentary behavior and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study, and doing high levels of moderate to vigorous exercise is unlikely to counter this effect. Continued... View More
A new global study has identified high blood pressure, smoking and high body mass index as the top three avoidable risk factors for death and disease among adults worldwide. Among children under 5, undernutrition... View More
A research team from Sweden - publishing in the journal Rheumatology - says that a high body mass index in men may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, though the same cannot be said for women. Continued... View More
People who think they are doing the right thing by choosing a diet beverage then do the wrong thing by snacking on sodium, sugar and high-carbohydrate goodies like cookies, ice cream, fries and pastries,... View More
The knee is a complex structure and one of the most stressed joints in the body. It is the largest joint, vital for movement, and vulnerable to injury. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More
According to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, students with 20 minutes or less to eat at lunchtime rarely finish their meal and may make unhealthier food... View More
If you are one out of the every five people on this planet who owns a smart phone, now is the time to start thinking twice about looking down at your phone to check email or Facebook. By the time you are... View More
As an athlete, you’re built from the ground up. The body is a vastly interconnected system, and your feet are the foundation. So if you’re struggling to push past a plateau - your feet may... View More
Authors of a small study conclude that \"vitamin C supplementation represents an effective lifestyle strategy\" for reducing the blood vessel constriction that is increased in overweight and obese adults.Continued... View More
The trillions of bacteria in your digestive system play a major role in your metabolism, and they're linked to your risks of type 2 diabetes, obesity and the related conditions that make up "metabolic... View More
New research indicates that household food insecurity dramatically increases the likelihood of metabolic diseases in children, with many showing chronic disease markers before they graduate from high school.... View More
Alzheimer\'s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 5.3 million Americans, of whom 5.1 million are aged 65 and older. Continued at MedicalNewsToday... View More
Salt Lake City Utah: Vicore Fitness, long known for their innovative approaches getting fit, has turned to crowdfunding through Kickstarter to launch and promote their newest offering, The Terra Core. ... View More
Scientists who analyzed the cell-level circuits surrounding the activity of the FTO gene - the one most strongly associated with obesity - have discovered a metabolic pathway that appears to exert overall... View More
While past studies have suggested firstborn children are smarter, new research brings some bad news for firstborn women with a younger sister: they are more likely to be overweight or obese. Continued... View More
Research studies designed with "high-quality" science have failed to reveal any benefit against cognitive decline for older people taking structured exercise or nutritional supplements. Continued at
One of the most functional movements the body performs is a full squat. When done correctly, a squat strengthens the core, spinal erectors, glutes, hip flexors, hamstrings, and quads. In addition, range... View More
“Movement patterns,” “motor programs,” what does it all mean? In the last couple of years the fitness field has become inundated with these terms. Despite the apparent trendiness... View More
