Exercising after a meal? How many people do that? As it turns out, doing some light exercise after eating a meal may have health benefits, especially when it comes to your heart. Find out why this is and why it’s important to stay active after a meal.
If you’re like many people, you’re trying to get more omega-3s in your diet. That’s hard to do if you don’t like fish. That’s why some people take fish oil supplements. These days you can get omega-3s from another source – krill oil. Are there benefits of krill oil over fish oil? This article looks at the pros and cons of each from a health standpoint.
Neither rain nor snow nor sleet will keep some fitness enthusiasts from their daily outdoor exercise! While this level of dedication is admirable and can reap health benefits, even the fittest person can be susceptible to hypothermia, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, when exercising in bad weather.
You feel good about taking the time to read food labels when you buy a product. Unfortunately, that may not be enough. The USP points out that “food fraud” is on the rise. That means that when you buy packaged foods, what’s on the label may not be what you’re getting. Find out more food fraud and fakery and how to protect yourself from it.
The 5 A Day scheme has aimed to encourage us to increase our intake of fruit and vegetables to benefit our health, the target being to eat at least five portions daily. However, a certain amount of confusion still exists around what can contribute towards a person’s fruit and vegetable intake. This article aims to provide clarity on what constitutes a portion of fruit and vegetables.
Americans spend millions of dollars on chips annually. Not surprisingly, our waistlines are growing in sync with this thriving junk food industry. Why not try some healthier alternatives to chips? Here are three that you will love.
High blood pressure is so common that most people can expect to get it if they live long enough. We know that lifestyle plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure – including exercise. But what if you’re predisposed to hypertension, can exercise prevent it?
Are you aging slowly or faster than you should? There isn’t a single test that will tell you what your chronological age is, but if you want a better idea, try these simple tests you can do at home to see where you stand. They’ll give you a rough idea of whether you’re doing the right thing from a lifestyle standpoint to slow down the aging process – and alert you to things you need to change.
Can resistant starch help you lose weight? That’s what some preliminary research suggests. What is resistant starch, where do you find it and can it help you shed body fat? Find out more
Is a low fat diet a good strategy for weight loss? Foods that are high in fat are usually high in calories, but eating low fat has other disadvantages. Find out what they are.
Did you know that just 30 years ago only one in ten people were overweight? Not so today. Currently, health researchers estimate that two out of three people are either overweight or obese.
You’re in shape. Your muscles are toned and you’ve reached your ideal body weight. But you still have an annoying problem – stretch marks. Some people say cocoa butter can help. Is there any truth to this? If not, what can you do for stretch marks? Find out.
