Concerned about daily weight fluctuations? It’s not uncommon for weight to fluctuate by several pounds from one day to the next. That’s why it’s not a good idea to be obsessed with the numbers on the scale. Ever wonder why your weight jumps around on a daily basis? Here are five common cause of weight fluctuation that aren’t related to body fat.
Growth hormone, testosterone, epinephrine – they all play a role in help you build a better physique. Now there may be a new one to add to the list – irisin. New research suggests that irisin may play an active role in fat burning and may partially explain the after-burn effect that occurs after intense exercise. Find out more about this novel hormone named after a Greek goddess.
Are you filling your cup with calories and wondering why you’re not losing weight? According to a new study, switching over to calorie-free beverages could help you lose up to five pounds without making any other changes to your diet. Beverage calories count. Here’s how to make better beverages choices.
Are you trying to eat within a budget? Just because you’re watching your food costs doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy. Here are six ways to eat healthy even if you’re on a tight budget.
We are constantly reminded to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but we are not always told why. As it turns out, one of the major benefits that comes with eating lots of fruit is a substantially lowered risk of developing certain kind of cancers. Read on to find out which fruits have the most powerful anti-cancer properties, and to discover which fruits are correlated with a reduction in which cancers.
You’ve probably heard a lot about omega-3 fatty acids, the “good fats” in fatty fish. Now a study sheds new light on their health benefits and how they could affect the aging process. Find out about newly recognized benefits of omega-3s and why your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is so important for health.
As a society, we are obsessed with visible fat. But it’s the invisible visceral fat that may be the true health concern. Visceral fat accumulates around the abdomen and internal organs and carries more of a health risk than the subcutaneous fat that is plainly visible.
Detox diets have become popular but there’s no evidence that the “popular” way to detox is beneficial and may be harmful. So is detoxifying through diet an impossibility? Find out how your body breaks down toxins and what dietary components help it do that more efficiently.
If you’re like most people, you have cravings for unhealthy foods, usually ones that are high in carbs like chips or cookies. Have you ever wondered what causes them? Are the biological or strictly psychological? Find out what the current thinking is on this and some simple ways to keep cravings at bay.
Due to their sweet and refreshing taste, strawberries are one of the most popular summer fruits. Luckily, they are also very good for the human body, providing many health benefits that are highly significant but not very well publicized. Read on to discover twelve ways in which you could benefit from a diet that is rich in strawberries.
You probably work out mainly to build lean body mass but resistance training does more than give you muscle definition. It also builds bone density. Is resistance training better for boosting bone density than aerobic workouts? Find out the answer, and discover what type of resistance training is best for reducing the risk of osteoporosis – and whether it’s ever too late to get the benefits.
What determines fitness success? Certainly working hard physically is an important factor but what about the mental aspects of training? Research suggests that mental focus and visualization are also important for maximizing fitness gains. Here’s why.
