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Category: Fitness Tips

A New Reason to Get Omega-3s From Fish Not Supplements

A New Reason to Get Omega-3s From Fish Not Supplements

For years experts have been singing the praises of omega-3s and fish oil supplements. Has the song come to an end? Find out what new research shows about the health benefits of omega-3s and fish oil supplements and new evidence that it’s best to get these healthy fats through diet rather than fish oil supplements.

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Eleven Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Eleven Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumbers

The green and refreshing cucumber is the fourth most widely cultivated vegetable in the world. Cucumbers are popular ingredients in meat and vegetable salads, they are often added to cold gazpacho soups, and they taste wonderful when dipped in humus. Read on to discover the eleven most surprising and important reasons why adding more cucumber to your diet will improve and extend your life.

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Tame Holiday Stress With Exercise

Tame Holiday Stress With Exercise

It’s easy to find reasons to skip a workout around the holidays. After all, you have enough to do already. Don’t do it. Exercise is even more important during the holiday season as stress levels rise. Find out how exercise helps to tame holiday stress and discover tips for fitting in workouts during the season of good cheer.

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Lose Weight Fast - Is It Ever a Good Idea?

Lose Weight Fast – Is It Ever a Good Idea?

If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight fast. It’s empowering to look down at the scale and see you’re down 5 pounds in only a week. But losing weight at lightning speed isn’t such a good idea from a health standpoint. Patience really is a virtue when it comes to successful weight loss.

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Should You Take a Multi-Vitamin?

Should You Take a Multi-Vitamin?

Almost half of all Americans take some kind of supplement, most commonly a multi-vitamin. Taking a multi-vitamin sounds like an easy way to ensure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy – but is it really a good idea from a health standpoint?

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Super Foods: the Health Benefits of Cherry Juice

Super Foods: the Health Benefits of Cherry Juice

Who knew that something so tasty could be so healthy? There are many compounds found in cherries that are being studied for their health benefits. Among other conditions, cherry juice can be used to treat inflammatory disease, heart disease, and even cancer.

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