We live in a world where we aim for comfort and convenience. This has led us to unhealthy living habits and harmful environmental practices. Fortunately, there are things we can do to address both issues in our own little way and turn things around. 1. Ride a bike to work. Riding a bike to work […]

Most of us have experienced back pain at some point in our lives. We can injure our backs while we play, work, or even rest. As we age, our backs are also prone to injuries. Having back pain should prompt us to visit our physician, but there are things we can do to help deal […]

Are you planning to cut back on alcohol consumption this year? While this can be challenging especially if you’re a heavy drinker, you need to understand what excessive drinking is doing to your body and the benefits you’ll get once you’ve cut back on alcohol. The following are simple ways to help you curb excessive […]

For years, many experts and health advocates have been warning us about the probable dangers of having too much fructose in our diets. A new study from Yale University School of Medicine may have confirmed that fructose is indeed making us fat. Fructose, or fruit sugar, is a simple monosaccharide commonly added to foods and […]

The holidays are over. We can finally say goodbye to eating all those calorie-rich, fatty foods. Right now, you’re probably feeling heavier, more tired, and bloated than usual. If you want to get back to your old self, you don’t have to go on an extreme diet or workout right away. Follow these easy ways to […]

The holidays are a great time for parties. This is our time to indulge in good food and drinks. However, if you fail to pay attention to what your body is saying, you might end up drinking more than you can handle and wake up with a nasty hangover. Although hangovers generally resolve within eight […]

We all know that exercise is important for our physical health. It helps us maintain ideal weight, keeps our heart healthy, helps us avoid diseases, and many more. Recently, scientists have confirmed that the right amount of exercise boosts brain functions too. The study, published online in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, investigated the effects of […]

Excessive eating and drinking during the holidays can be dangerous for type 2 diabetics who are unaware of their condition, one expert says. “As tempting and tasty as it might be, eating high-fat foods with excess calories, carbohydrates and salt will put people who don’t know they have the disease at great risk,” diabetes specialist […]

We cannot overemphasize the importance of regular exercise. We’ve talked about some tips and tricks you can do if you lack the motivation to visit the gym such as having a gym buddy, wearing your workout clothes, and simply getting yourself to the gym. However, there are days when skipping the gym is the wiser […]

This may come as a surprise, only three percent of Americans have healthy hearts, a new study by the American Heart Association said. The study, published Dec. 19 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, was based on a survey of more than 350,000 Americans conducted in 2009. Researchers evaluated the participants’ heart health […]