Your pulse may tell you how long you’ll live. A new study from Denmark suggests that people with faster heart rates have higher risks of early death, regardless of their fitness level. The finding provides more evidence of the dangers of having faster resting heart rates among men and women. What’s the problem with having […]

According to a recent survey conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation, more than half of Americans say that they want to lose weight. The survey showed that almost all say that they are trying to improve at least one aspect of their eating habits and exercise routine. But many of these kinds of […]

Women who go braless may have the right idea, new research suggests. Jean-Denis Rouillon claims that bras are not needed, and might be doing women’s figures more harm than good. Professor Rouillon, a sports scientist from the University of Franche-Comte in Besancon, eastern France, spent 15 years studying 130 women with different bust sizes. His […]

We always read about new ways to help us lose weight. Trying out new stuff is okay. However, we shouldn’t forget the basics like eating at the right time, essentially in order to succeed, you need to time your meals to lose weight. It is an important aspect of losing weight that shouldn’t be neglected. […]

Running outdoors is a great form of exercise. However, when it comes to burning fat,  the benefits of using treadmills are hard to beat. Treadmills allow you to run under controlled conditions, so you don’t have to worry about anything else. Here are five reasons why you should consider a treadmill if you want to […]

People who carry excessive fat around their bellies may have to worry more than their looks. A new study suggests that they also have higher risk of kidney damage. The study measured renal blood flow of 315 men and women in the Netherlands. Researchers found that those with higher waist-to-hip ratios also had higher blood […]

New evidence suggests that compounds in meat, specifically, red meat linked to heart disease. A compound found in red meat and added as an ingredient to popular energy drinks may promote atherosclerosis or the hardening and clogging of the arteries, a new study suggests. Researchers from Cleveland Clinic say that bacteria in the digestive tract […]

You’re sitting on the couch in the evening. You’ve eaten a good dinner and yet, despite being full, you start feeling like wanting something sweet. The balance of food you eat during the day can affect evening sweet cravings. However, cravings may be based on habits and associations. If you’ve always had sweets after a […]

Chances are, you have encountered trans fat without even knowing it. Before 2006, trans fat was labeled as partially hydrogenated oil. The ingredient became popular with consumers and food manufacturers because it acted as a preservative, giving foods a longer shelf life. It also gave foods a more tempting taste and texture. Most of the […]

The number of Americans with Type 2 diabetes continues to rise every year. As we grow old, our risk for the disease will increase unless we do something about it. The American Diabetes Association emphasizes a healthy diet and regular exercise to help reduce our risk for diabetes. However, can exercise help prevent diabetes. well, […]