We know that what you eat impacts your risk of cancer – but what about the micronutrients you take in through diet? Does a deficiency in certain micronutrients increase the risk of cancer? Find out what we know so far.
Foot pain is no fun – and your feet take quite a beating when you exercise. Plus, your feet change with age. Here’s how they change and how they can impact your workout.
Have we reached the upper limit of longevity or IS there really a limit? Is it possible that at some point in the future humans can live indefinitely? Find out what new research shows.
We hear a lot about inflammation and the role it plays in disease and in aging itself. Are there foods that fight inflammation and that help reduce the body’s inflammatory burden? Here’s what you need to know.
Many women mistakenly assume their risk for breast cancer is higher than the risk of heart disease and that heart disease is more of a “man’s disease.” Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, although it sometimes presents differently in women. Here’s what you should know.
Training injuries are frustrating, especially when they interfere with your training. One of the most common, especially among runners, are shin splints. Find out what you can do to heal shin splints as quickly as possible and get back into your routine.
Inflammation – it’s the driving force behind a number of chronic medical problems. Yet, chronic, low-grade inflammation is invisible since it’s occurring on the inside. So, how do you know if you’re inflamed?
You probably already realize how important vitamin D is for good health and you’d like to get it naturally. The greatest source of vitamin D for people not taking supplements is vitamin d from sun – but is it enough to meet your body’s requirements? Is it realistic to get vitamin D only from the sun?
Loss of muscle tissue due to aging is the main reasons older people become frail. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Here are four reasons you lose muscle size as you grow older and tips for what you can do about it.
High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic health problems in the U.S. Yes, there are medications that can lower blood pressure – but what about lifestyle interventions? This article looks at what natural and lifestyle therapies work based on science.
It’s not just muscle loss you have to worry about as you age, bone loss is a problem too, a problem that can lead to osteoporosis. Exercise is one way to help preserve your bones but not all types are equally effective. Here are three types of training that offer the most benefits for the health of your bones and bone density.
Sleep is vitally important for health, but one organ, in particular, suffers when you skimp on sleep and it’s your brain. Why is sleep so essential for brain health? Here are 4 compelling reasons.
