It’s the totality of your diet that matters most for blood sugar control and lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, certain foods may give you an extra edge in keeping your blood glucose in a healthy range. Here are five backed by science.
Achy knees? You might wonder whether your achy knees are due to arthritis. It’s possible, but there are many types. In this article, you’ll discover the five most common types of arthritis that cause knee pain, stiffness, or swelling.
Are you food label savvy? There are lots of terms and numbers listed on a food label but there are certain things you should look for when reading one. Here are five of them.
What lifestyle habits can help you live longer? Why not look at the habits of people in areas that do have a long lifespan and healthspan? Here are four powerful things we can adopt from them and apply to our health.
Exercise has many positive health benefits, but it is possible to train too hard or “overreach.” If you don’t modify your training to allow more rest and recovery time, it can lead to a more serious syndrome called the overtraining syndrome. Here are five subtle signs that you’re pushing too hard.
How many types of lunges do you do? You have lots of options for strengthening your lower body through lunges. Here’s why you should include diagonal lunges in your strength-training program.
If you’ve ever had a calf strain, you know how inconvenient and painful they can be. In this article you’ll discover what causes them, how long they take to heal, and how to prevent them.
Some risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being overweight or obese, reduced physical activity, and eating an unhealthy diet. Could air pollution also boost your odds of developing type 2 diabetes? Find out what research shows about the air you breathe in and how it might affect blood sugar control.
Omega-3s from fish and fish oil have anti-inflammatory benefits and some research shows they may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Are plant-based omega-3s as beneficial as those you get from fish and fish oil? Find out whether you can still get the benefits if you eat a vegetarian or vegan diet.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are wearing masks and some wear them during exercise. You might wonder whether wearing a mask during exercise affects lung function. Find out what new research shows about masks and how they affect lung function during a workout.
Progressive overload is a basic tenet of strength training. One way to do that is to increase the resistance. However, there are other approaches you can use to shock your muscles out of complacency and spur greater strength gains. Here are six approaches you can take.
Is it okay to skip breakfast on the days you strength train or can it reduce your strength-training performance? Find out whether skipping the first-morning meal makes it harder to maximizes strength training and strength gains.
