Perhaps not all calories are created equal. A new paper, co-authored by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute cardiovascular research scientist James J. DiNicolantonio, PharmD, challenges the prevailing... View More
Lebert Fitness, global leader in performance training tools, systems and education has justlaunched the Lebert Equalizer XL.The Lebert Equalizer XL is great for anyone over 6'ââ tall to get... View More
People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research. "When people cook... View More
Watercress is a dark, leafy green grown in natural spring water. For the past few decades, watercress has been used as little more than a plate garnish but is now seeing resurgence in popularity as one... View More
ccording to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014, reports to US poison control centers regarding energy drinks and children younger than 6 years old are alarmingly... View More
As obesity rates rise, health professionals and policy makers scramble to help consumers resist unhealthy eating choices, often focusing on better labeling and improved nutritional knowledge. According... View More
If your morning ritual consists of making a grab for a takeout tea or coffee to get your much-needed caffeine fix, you are not alone. Caffeine is used by the masses on a daily basis to increase wakefulness,... View More
For the 70% of American adults that are overweight or obese, jumping on the popular-diet bandwagon may seem like the answer to their lose-weight-fast conundrum. However, an analysis of clinical trials... View More
Preschoolers whose parents have rules about what their children can and cannot eat have healthier eating habits than those raised without such rules, according to a new study by pediatrics researchers... View More
It is well known that exercise is good for the mind and body, but to what extent does the neighborhood or community in which we live affect our physical and mental health? New research from the University... View More
Given the rise in childhood obesity and known cultural shifts away from cooking, a review of cooking programs targeting elementary school children was conducted to understand program design and outcomes... View More
The American College of Physicians have issued new guidelines for people who have had a kidney stone to help them reduce their risk of another one. One of the recommendations is to increase fluid intake... View More
Four minutes of physical activity can improve behaviour in the classroom for primary school students, according to new research by Brendon Gurd. A brief, high-intensity interval exercise, or a "FUNterval,"... View More
Numerous studies have hailed resveratrol - a compound found in red grapes - for its health benefits, so much so that it is now available in the form of supplements. But a new study claims these supplements... View More
A team of Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) researchers at the Laboratory for Pediatric Cancer Research has found that a category of lipids known as sphingolipids may be an important... View More
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
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
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
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
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
