Category Archives: Weight Management

Running is a great way to exercise as it involves the entire body. It is easy to do and allows you to stay moving and take you places compared to other more stationary exercises. Unfortunately, because the whole body is being utilized, many runners may suffer from eventual chronic back pain caused by excessive stress ...click here to read more

There are multiple gadgets on the market that claim to help reduce tummy fat, but many are not scientifically proven and leave consumers disappointed. Now, a new approach developed by scientists in Asia may provide hope for those who want to reduce bulging tummy fat. Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have been ...click here to read more

What if I asked you to commit to one hour of exercise per day? Too much? How about 30 minutes? Still too much? Well, what if I told you that you only need to commit to a one-time burst of exercise for about 10 minutes to reap some positive effects? That seems to be the ...click here to read more

Not in the mood for some whoopie? Finding it more and more difficult to be intimate with your partner? Sure, age may play a role, and stress too, but did you ever think that your diet could be to blame for your low libido? It shouldn’t be too surprising that diet plays a role in ...click here to read more

There are a few basic actions that if most people were to incorporate into their lives would promote good health and well-being. These include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep at night. However, sadly, the latter often falls by the wayside. This lack of sleep may be more impactful ...click here to read more

Everyone experiences muscle pain from time to time, and the majority of cases are due to simple causes that can be easily remedied. However, there exist other more sinister forms of muscle pain that may be perceived as benign but are be due to an underlying medical condition. To help our readers make more informed ...click here to read more

Yoga is comprised of a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that help promote health and well-being. These types of exercises may also extend to other less appreciated muscles, such as the ones found in your eyes by performing eye yoga. Yoga for healthy eyes can help improve their functioning and even overcome various ...click here to read more

Choosing to sit on the couch for extended hours may make you a “couch potato,” with many claiming that this level of inactivity inevitably leads to poor health, primarily caused by weight gain. However, a new study from the University of Otago has found that while sitting is bad for you, it is unlikely the ...click here to read more

Muscle soreness and inflammation can occur for a number of reasons like injury, infection, or chronic disease. Muscle inflammation is known as myositis, and in some types of myositis, the immune system wrongfully attacks itself, resulting in muscle inflammation. This causes damage to the muscles – also known as an autoimmune disease. There are prescribed ...click here to read more

Muscle atrophy or muscle wasting is a medical term defined as a decrease in muscle mass. There are generally two forms of muscle atrophy; disuse atrophy and neurogenic atrophy. Both present similarly but have significant differences in the cause of muscle wasting. The former is a loss of muscle due to lack of physical activity ...click here to read more

There is a natural decline that occurs with aging that can make you feel older than you are. You may be weaker, unsteady, and your ability to perform simple tasks becomes hindered. It is well known that muscle loss is a common problem with aging, so taking the necessary steps to prevent muscle loss is ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, with almost 25 percent of deaths in the United States attributed to the disease. The term heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the blood vessels of the heart, rhythm problems, and heart defects among others. For the most part, ...click here to read more

Building and maintaining muscle in old age is important, as it keeps seniors strong, independent, and prevents the risk of falls and injury. Unfortunately, many seniors waste away as they live sedentary lifestyles. Of course, regular exercise is important to building muscle, but diet plays a large role too. The problem is that seniors tend ...click here to read more

Healthy blood circulation is an integral part of healthy living because blood works similar to gasoline in a car. When your car is lacking gasoline, it cannot run, or if there is a problem with the car preventing the gasoline from getting to the engine, it will not run as efficiently as it normally would. ...click here to read more