The Hormonal Symphony of Exercise: 6 Types of Hormones That Exercise Affects
When you do a workout, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Read on and discover six types of hormones that a workout affects and why.
November 5, 2023
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How Stress Affects Eating Habits and How to Better Manage It
When people feel overwhelmed or unhappy, they often turn to food to cope. In this article, you’ll discover how stress can affect your eating habits, the effects of stress eating, and tips for controlling it.
October 9, 2022
5 Science-Backed Benefits of Low-Intensity Exercise
Moderate to high-intensity exercise is good for your health and fitness, but what about more sedate workouts, such as strolls in the park and yoga workouts? This article explores five science-backed benefits that low-intensity exercise provides.
October 2, 2022
Surprising Ways Yoga Can Help You Lose Weight
You might think the only way to lose weight is to do intense, calorie-burning exercise but it’s all about balance. Learn how adding yoga to your fitness routine can help you lose more weight and provide you with other benefits as well.
April 17, 2022
5 Foods that Lower the Stress Hormone Cortisol Based on Science
Cortisol is a stress hormone that rises when your body is under stress. It serves a useful function, but when it stays up, it can cause health problems. Diet plays a role in managing cortisol, Here are five foods that lower cortisol according to science.
May 16, 2021
Does When You Strength Train Affect Muscle Gains?
When is your preferred time to strength train? A morning workout might suit you best or you may prefer the stress relief that an evening strength-training workout offers. Is one better than the other in terms of muscle gains?
May 9, 2021
How Exercise Affects Stress Hormones
Exercise places significant stress on your body, although it’s a “good” kind of stress that leads to healthy adaptations and improvements in fitness. Have you ever wondered how your workouts affect stress hormones? Here’s what you should know.
February 14, 2021
Why Interval Training Workouts Are Better for Brain Health
It’s clear that exercise is beneficial for brain health, but what kind is best? New research shows high-intensity interval training may be your best bet. Here are the advantages of interval training over steady-state exercise for your brain.
November 1, 2020
How Exercise Affects Your Cortisol Level and the Implications It Has
Exercise is a form of stress and one that your body adapts to in a positive way. However, exercise can also trigger a rise in cortisol, a stress hormone. Does all exercise cause a rise in cortisol? In this article you’ll find out how the cortisol response varies with the type of exercise you do.
February 23, 2020
Estrogen, Menopause, and Weight Gain: Is Estrogen a Friend or Foe for Maintaining a Healthy Body Composition?
After menopause, your estrogen level drops. Unfortunately, most women also gain weight during and after menopause. Is this due to lack of estrogen? What role does estrogen play in maintaining a healthy body composition?
October 14, 2018
Why You’re Lean but Still Have Too Much Belly Fat
Have you reached your ideal body weight, but you’re still struggling with too much tummy fat? It might not be how you’re eating or the workouts you’re doing, but another factor that impacts your health – stress.
May 27, 2018
5 Hormones and How They Affect Your Body Composition
It’s not just what you eat and how much you exercise, hormones play a role in determining your body composition. Here are six you should know about.
September 10, 2017