Ten Fascinating Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Read on to discover the ten most important reasons why adding eating more pumpkin seeds can improve and extend your life.
October 22, 2012
Category: Fitness Tips
A Shorter Workout Could Have Sweet Benefits for Your Health
A HiiT shorter workout holds the potential to improve your cardiovascular fitness, lower insulin resistance, and even help you build muscle mass.
October 14, 2012
Are You a High Responder or Low Responder to Aerobic Exercise?
Not everyone responds the same to exercise. Some people see visible results faster than others. People who have more of an ectomorphic body type have to work harder and take in more calories to build muscle. On the other hand, mesomorphs gain muscle definition quickly. What about endurance exercise? Just as there are differences in how quickly people can build lean body mass, there are variations in individual responses to cardiovascular exercise.
October 14, 2012
What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise?
Yes, exercise can make you look better by helping you shed body fat and build lean body mass. But can it improve your self-esteem? Find out about the mental health benefits of exercise and what type of exercise is best for your brain.
October 14, 2012
The importance of workout clothing
Nowadays we hear a lot about high-performance clothing and the impact it can make on our workouts. We see professional athletes wearing specific types of shirts or bottoms for training and competition depending on the sport, but does it really matter the clothing you are wearing when you exercise?
October 14, 2012
Can Eating Vegetables Improve Your Mood?
It’s hard to deny the benefits of eating a fruit and veggie rich diet. Doing so could even improve your mental outlook, according to a new study. Find out how eating vegetables might improve your mood and how much you need to get the benefits.
October 14, 2012
How to Avoid Genetically-Modified Foods in Your Diet
It’s harder to buy groceries these days. Not only do you have to worry about rising prices, but you also have to be concerned about whether you’re buying food and produce that’s been genetically modified. This article discusses what GMOs are, whether they’re harmful and ways avoid them in your diet.
October 14, 2012
Dietary Omega-3s: Why All Omega-3s Aren’t Created Equal
Are you getting enough omega-3s in your diet? Not all omega-3s are created equal when it comes to health. If you’re getting your omega-3s from plant-based foods, you may not be getting the full benefits. Here’s why.
October 14, 2012
The Top Ten Things You Can Do to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure measurement indicates the pressure that your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it flows from your heart to the rest of your body. When this pressure is higher than average, it puts you at an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. However, there are things you can
October 14, 2012
5 Factors That Affect Nutrient Absorption From Your Diet
You eat a healthy diet most of the time, but are you really getting the full benefits? Certain factors influence how much vitamins and minerals you absorb from the foods you eat. Discover five reasons why you may not be getting the nutrient absorption you think you are.
October 14, 2012
Eleven Fascinating Health Benefits of Brown Rice
Brown rice is an affordable and ideal accompaniment to almost any dish, whether meat or vegetable based. In addition to being a staple food, it turns out that it is also extremely good for your body. Read on to discover the eleven main health benefits of brown rice, and learn why eating more of it could improve your quality of life and help you to live longer.
October 14, 2012
How Quickly Do You Lose Muscle Strength When You Sit Around?
Thinking about taking a break from strength training? Of course, you need a little rest and relaxation but don’t make it too long. New research suggests that you start to lose strength and muscle strength and mass more rapidly than previously thought. Find out how quickly you may lose some of those gains and another reason why it’s important to stay active during the day.
October 7, 2012