Insulin resistance becomes more common with age and with weight gain and being insulin resistance increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here are some lesser-known causes of insulin resistance.
How do you know whether your heart is healthy? If your doctor believes you have cardiovascular disease or if you’re at high risk, they may recommend a screening test. Here are six common tests for cardiovascular disease that your healthcare provider might recommend.
Would you like to have wider shoulders? There are some limitations based on bone structure and genetics, but some exercises that target the deltoids can modestly boost shoulder width by hypertrophying the lateral deltoids. Here are three of the best exercises for wider shoulders.
When it comes to heart health, the Mediterranean diet stands out from the rest. Read on and discover why even cardiologists acknowledge that a Mediterranean eating plan is the best for a healthy heart and for lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How much do you know about bone spurs, overgrowth of bone in areas like the knees, toes, spine, and heels? Your odds of having one or more over a lifetime is high. Here are five fascinating facts about bone spurs you might now know.
Many health care professionals recommend walking to people with high blood pressure. That’s good advice but could stretching be as effective or even more so for lowering blood pressure. Find out what new research shows about stretching and its effect on blood vessels and blood pressure.
Supplements don’t always contain what you think they do. That’s why it’s important to do your research before purchasing or taking a supplement. Here are five things to consider or questions to ask before purchasing a supplement.
If you’ve ever had a muscle cramp during exercise, you know how painful they feel. It’s not clear exactly what causes them, but there are measures you can take to lower your risk of developing one. Here are five you should know about.
The overhead press is one of the best exercises for working the muscles of the shoulder and upper back. But if you do them incorrectly, there’s a risk of injury and ongoing shoulder and upper back pain. How can you avoid this? Here are some tips for avoiding shoulder and back pain when you press above your head.
Are you looking for a way to “shake up” your muscle growth and challenge your muscles in a new way? Find out how working your muscles from a stretched position, also known as loaded stretching, can give your muscles a new stimulus to hypertrophy.
Menopause brings with it challenges such as hot flashes. Can exercise prevent annoying hot flashes and vasomotor symptoms that so many women experience? Find out what science shows.
Can the speed at which you climb stairs be an indicator of heart health? That’s what a new study suggests. Find out about a simple self-test of heart function that could give you a better idea of how healthy your heart is.
