‘When life throws you lemons’
Health coach Angie Chandler overcame her pandemic doldrums to inspire herself and others with an outdoor neighborhood fitness squad.
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Studies Find Even Minimal Physical Activity Measurably Boosts Health
Two new studies from UC San Diego find that simply standing up or walking around can provide positive health benefits; and Americans sit too much More than 5 million people around the world die from causes associated with a lack of physical activity. Two research…
Read moreStudy Links Higher Level of Exercise to 25% to 32% Lower Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Study links higher level of exercise to 25% to 32% lower risk of all-cause mortality in people with type 2 diabetes New research presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that…
Read moreHealthy Diet and Exercise During Pregnancy Could Lead to Healthier Children, Study Finds
New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children. The study, led by King’s College London and supported by the British Heart Foundation and Tommy’s charity, examined how an antenatal diet and physical activity…
Read moreOvertraining Syndrome: What It Is And How To Avoid It
By Lee Bell, Sheffield Hallam University There’s a thin line between working hard enough and working too hard. Pushing your body to reach new levels of fitness requires commitment, effort and a willingness to put yourself through intense, challenging workouts on a regular basis. But…
Read moreStress From COVID Lockdown May Be Hard To Beat Even With Exercise
Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, but it may not be enough for the levels caused by COVID-19. In a study of twins led by Washington State University researchers, people who reported increasing their physical activity after the start of COVID-19 stay-at-home…
Read moreSmart moves to lower cancer risk
Regular exercise and a diet rich in antioxidants can help strengthen your defense.
Read moreKeeping Kids Fit During Homeschooling
By Sara Tipton Keeping kids fit and moving while homeschooling can be tough, especially as winter descends upon us. It won’t be long before we’ve got snow on the ground and the kids will be bored with their schoolwork. But kids need exercise just as…
Read moreLike Vegan Food? 6 Tips to Switch to a Vegan Diet
Do you like vegan food? You might be ready for a vegan diet. These 6 tips will help you transform your cooking to create delicious, easy vegan meals.
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Body Mass Index is a More Powerful Risk Factor for Diabetes Than Genetics
Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to late-breaking research presented today at ESC Congress 2020.1 In 2019, approximately 463 million people worldwide had diabetes, of which the vast majority (around 90%) was type 2 diabetes.2 Diabetes doubles the risk of coronary heart…
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