Winter is here but don’t let the cold weather stop you, work out during winter. Here are some ways to burn more calories outside while staying safe and warm: 1. Wear the right clothes Wearing too many clothes is one of the most common mistakes people make when working out during winter. You should dress […]

It’s the holiday season. For some, it means great time with family and friends; for others, it means stressful days. Many of us fail to stick to our diet because of the holiday rush. We should remember to eat healthy during the holidays to protect us against stress. Here are five foods to fight stress […]

Many studies have found that beneficial bacteria known as probiotics may help reduce cholesterol levels. Recently, researchers in Canada studied how probiotics interfere with our body’s absorption of fat calories which has the potential to get rid of belly fat. Belly fat is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and […]

Women with high levels of micro-nutrients known as “carotenoids” may be less likely to develop and prevent breast cancer, a recent study found. Researchers from Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that women who had high levels of the naturally occurring plant pigment showed reduced breast cancer risk, especially for tumors that […]

Most workers are tied up with their jobs and careers. Some work so hard that their physical health and relationships take the blow. Three out of four Americans find work stressful. While the health effects of workplace stress on Americans often take the spotlight, the economic implications are also alarming. U.S. employers lose an estimated […]

You may not need to go on a diet if you want to lose some weight; just cutting back on fat intake may be enough, according to a recent British study. University of East Anglia researchers found that choosing low-fat alternatives over high-fat foods helped subjects lose about 3.5 pounds. The study, published Dec. 7 […]

Flu season is already here, threatening U.S. residents, especially those living in the south and the southeast states, health officials warned. “It looks like it’s shaping up to be a bad flu season,” said Dr. Thomas Frieden, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director. According to the agency’s report published on Nov. 30, 48 […]

The holiday season is near. It’s time for vacation, shopping, and parties. Unfortunately, the season also comes with a price. Many people find it difficult to stick with their healthy habits during this season. We tend to ignore our diet plans and lack the willpower to stick with our regular exercise routine. But that doesn’t […]

We all know that a healthy diet is important to prevent heart disease, but a recent study suggests that eating wholesome foods can also protect people with cardiovascular disease from recurring heart attacks and strokes. The study appeared in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. “At times, patients don’t think they need to follow a […]

Exercise has countless benefits; unfortunately, most of us just find it difficult to do it regularly. We join a gym, start jogging, or enroll in a yoga class, only to quit a few weeks later because we can’t find the time. Exercise should be a habit and not just something we need to find time […]