Boosting daily nut consumption linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk
Increasing nut consumption by just half a serving (14 g or ½ oz) a day is linked to less weight gain and a lower risk of obesity, suggests a large, …
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The role of a single molecule in obesity
A single cholesterol-derived molecule, called 27-hydroxycholesterol (27HC), lurks inside your bloodstream and will increase your body fat, even if you don’t eat a diet filled with red meat and fried …
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How to Get Away With a Super-Sweaty Lunch Workout
When it comes to squeezing in a workout, early risers and night owls have it easy. But what about those of us who feel our most energized in the middle …
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‘Cross-transfer’ benefits of special exercise technique questioned
A paper recently published by researchers from the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute (OMNI) at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine questions the effectiveness of a patented exercise system for …
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Core Exercises: Guidelines and Examples
Core exercises strengthen the muscles of the spine, abdomen, and pelvis. These muscles support all physical activity. General guidelines Core exercises should not be painful. When pain develops, exercises may …
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The gym proving too expensive or time consuming?
How much do you exercise? Government guidelines suggest that, in order to stay healthy, adults should perform at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week — that’s exercise …
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Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help people lose weight by lowering appetite rather than burning more …
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The fast and the curious: Fitter adults have fitter brains
In a large study, German scientists have shown that physical fitness is associated with better brain structure and brain functioning in young adults. This opens the possibility that increasing fitness …
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Exercise improves brain function in overweight and obese individuals
New findings out of the University of Tübingen show that, on top of its benefits for metabolism, mood, and general health, exercise also improves brain function. In recent studies, researchers …
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I Love Working Out with Bodies Like Mine
All my life, I’ve navigated through the world with a plus-size body. The remarks people have made about my body used to shock: comments about my round belly or the …
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7 Mini Workouts — When the Last Thing You Want to Do Is Work Out
Some days — especially during the face-freezing days of winter (and winter is coming, y’all) — the last thing I want to do is put on my gym clothes, add three layers …
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11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
Did You Know? Only 1 in 3 children are physically active every day. Less than 50% of the time spent in sports practice, games, and physical education class involves moving …
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