by rbrash | Dec 20, 2013 | Articles
There’s a lot of contradicting information on the internet about healthy diet plans. Some weight loss programs advocate no carbohydrates, others emphasize fiber consumption, and still others recommend cutting out meat and animal products. It can be difficult to decide...
by rbrash | Dec 20, 2013 | Articles
You already know that several factors contribute to weight gain. Physical activity, TV-watching, sleep duration, and changes in specific foods and beverages can all have an effect. However, thanks to a series of three separate studies, Harvard School of Public Health...
by rbrash | Dec 20, 2013 | Articles
Do you take statins to lower your cholesterol? A new study published by The Journal of American College of Cardiology suggests that statins, the cholesterol-lowering medications, may block some of the benefits of exercise. Researchers from the University of Missouri...
by rbrash | Dec 20, 2013 | Articles
If you’re struggling to lose weight and keep it off, you are not alone. Most diets ultimately fail, and it’s difficult to commit to an exercise program. However, continued weight loss success is not impossible. As this infographic courtesy of...
by rbrash | Dec 11, 2013 | Articles
Conventional wisdom tells us that when you have soreness, you should take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Advil (Ibuprofen) to relieve the pain. A study published at the 2012 annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism suggests that...
by rbrash | Dec 11, 2013 | Articles
No matter how many studies come out proclaiming the many health benefits of getting sufficient sleep, people still trudge into work on 4 hours rest and wonder why they are not as sharp as they should be. A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience provides...