When it comes to the hippocampus, a brain structure vital to certain types of memory, size matters. Numerous studies have shown that bigger is usually better. Now researchers have found that elderly adults... View More
Regular long-distance running can help prevent the metabolic syndrome, a group of diseases that can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says a study published in the March edition of Medicine... View More
IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the leading membership organization of health, wellness and fitness professionals worldwide with more than 23,000 members in over 80 countries, has published the results... View More
Young adults today aren't any healthier than 10 to 15 years ago, and in some cases — obesity, for one — they are significantly less so, says a federal report on the nation's health released... View More
Overweight women who exercised one to two hours a week lost several pounds in six months without dieting, a study shows. But those who exercised the most — about three hours a week — didn't... View More
Physical activity interventions need to address the specific needs of sedentary individuals, according to a top researcher. Lynda Ransdell, PhD, recognized for her research in women's physical activity... View More
The new edition of Bigger, Faster, Stronger offers the most current strength training techniques and exercise variations, with updates on instruction and coaching points for the squat, deadlift, clean... View More
State and local policies, if accompanied by adequate funding, can help build healthy schools and communities that offer sidewalks, open space and ample opportunity for physical activity, according to research... View More
Researchers reviewing 25 studies on protein suggest that the protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength, helps to satisfy hunger and provides a source of sustained energy. They suggest... View More
Thoroughly updated with the latest research and expanded to better support the business case for worksite programs, ACSM’s Worksite Health Handbook, Second Edition, has the following features: An... View More
Lifestyles Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has formally launched the DietMaster Med Weight Management System to the health and fitness market place. This complete weight management solution... View More
For women who are obese during pregnancy there is an associated increased risk of certain birth defects, such as spina bifida and neural tube defects, although the absolute increase in risk is likely to... View More
Balanced Body recently partnered with Star Trac to offer select cardiovascular equipment online: S-UBx Upright Bike, S-RBx Recumbent Bike, S-TBTx Total Body Trainer and S-TRx Treadmill. The Star Trac equipment... View More
The judging panel for this year's momentous fitness award, 2009 PFP Trainer of the Year, has made the decision, and those contending to be the next big new name in the industry are: Bret Bondlow,... View More
The number of troops diagnosed as overweight or obese has more than doubled since the start of the Iraq war, yet another example of stress and strains of continuing combat deployments, according to a recent... View More
Sedentary women who started exercising said they had a lot more energy and were in better moods than when they were inactive, a study shows. The more exercise they did, the better they felt, but even 10... View More
The rate of childhood obesity has risen significantly in the United States, with many children becoming overweight at younger ages. At the same time, the number of preschoolers in center-based programs... View More
In these challenging economic times, even the most efficient medical offices, hospitals and clinics are looking for ways to increase productivity. In light of the national shortage of health care workers... View More
Researchers at Georgia State University have found that fat cells give feedback to the brain in order to regulate fat burning much the same way a thermostat regulates temperature inside a house. With an... View More
For sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a new study shows that losing weight is perhaps the single most effective way to reduce OSA symptoms and associated disorders, according to a new study in... View More
