How Does the Physical Fitness of Kids Today Compare To Kids 20 Years ago?
It’s no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. In fact, one in five kids currently meet the criteria for obesity and the percentage is expected to grow. One reason for the rise in obesity, as experts point out, is that children are less physically active these days. At…
Are Facial Wrinkles a Marker for Future Heart Disease Risk?
Most of us would rather avoid facial wrinkles if we can, even if they do denote wisdom, but could having more of them be a marker for future health problems? Our faces age along with the rest of our body, and the same forces that damage our skin also injure…
You Lost the Weight. Now, What’s the Most Critical Factor for Weight Maintenance?
Losing weight isn’t easy but maintaining the weight you lose is even harder! Studies show that more than 80% of people who lose a significant amount of body weight regain it. Those aren’t favorable odds! Typically, weight loss peaks at around 6 months after starting a weight loss program and…
Even 10 Minutes of Exercise Has Anti-Aging Benefits
Who doesn’t want to slow down the aging process? Fortunately, we know more about how aging occurs than ever before, although some aspects are still a mystery at the cellular level. The biggest cause of premature mortality in Western countries is heart disease and heart-related deaths, including heart attacks and…
Does Exercise Affect When You Go Through Menopause?
Menopause, far from being a health condition or disease, is a gateway into the second half of life, a life filled with opportunity and new experiences. It’s a natural part of the saga we call life. Still, some women approach the transition with trepidation and worry that they’ll develop symptoms,…
What is the Ideal Vitamin D Level for Health?
How vitamin D savvy are you? Most importantly, are you getting enough of this vitamin that your body requires for optimal health? Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” since the best source is sun exposure. When you expose bare skin to the sun, ultraviolet light activates…
Do We Compensate for Exercise by Moving Less the Rest of the Day?
It feels great when you’ve conquered a high-intensity workout and wipe the last layer of sweat off your exhausted body. Victory! The reason many people work out is to burn additional calories and, hopefully, make it easier to control their weight. Yes, exercise is a calorie burner. The question is…
Truth or Myth: Eating Breakfast is Important for Weight Loss
You’ve probably heard people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Sound familiar? You may have also heard that eating breakfast reduces hunger or boosts your metabolism, so you can lose more weight. But, does science really support the idea that a morning meal is a…
5 Times You Eat More Than You Think You Do
Some of us are better at monitoring how much we eat than others. However, the average person tends to underestimate how much food they eat in a given day. It’s easy to do! It’s even harder to stay accountable when you nibble throughout the day. It’s one thing if you…
A Better Way to Measure Body Fat?
When you visit your physician for a check-up, they want to determine whether you weigh more than you should and whether your weight places you at risk of health problems. To do this, they calculate a value called the BMI, or body mass index, a measure that looks at weight…