Does a Fast Food Diet Cause Inflammation?
It’s no secret that fast food isn’t healthy. But, is there another reason to avoid eating too many fast food meals? Can eating a meal of fast food increase inflammation? Here’s what you need to know.
It’s no secret that fast food isn’t healthy. But, is there another reason to avoid eating too many fast food meals? Can eating a meal of fast food increase inflammation? Here’s what you need to know.
You may have heard that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lower the risk of heart disease – but how? Here are six ways eating a veggie-rich diet reduce the odds of having a heart attack or being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
Studies show that aerobic exercise lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. But could strength training reduce cardiovascular risk factors even more? According to a new study, that may be the case. Here’s another reason to keep strength training!
How often do you check your blood pressure? When you do, there’s compelling evidence that you should check it twice, in the morning and the evening. Here’s why.
Is exercise as good as blood pressure medications for lowering blood pressure? Can regular exercise sessions be as effective as pharmaceuticals for maintaining a healthy blood pressure? A study looked at this issue and here’s what it showed.
To get benefits from exercise takes time – or does it? Here are some health and fitness benefits that show up in as little as one workout. Exercise is an activity that sometimes brings immediate returns!
Can walnuts help your body better deal with stress? That’s what an interesting study shows. Another study suggests that munching on walnuts may have positive impacts on your mood as well. Here’s what they found.
Can exercise alone lower your blood pressure? Two types of exercise have the greatest impact on blood pressure and your risk of developing hypertension. Find out what they are and other things you can do to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Western countries and lifestyle can lower your risk. Here are eight ways, backed by science, to reduce your risk of stroke.
Aerobic exercise is a heart-healthy activity, but have you ever wondered why? Here are four ways exercise changes the structure and function of your heart and why that’s good for your health.
How important is it to breathe properly when you exercise? More important than you think. Here’s why and how to do it properly.
Protein – you need enough of it in your diet, especially if you work out. Now, a study shows that adding more protein to your diet may be healthy for your heart and blood vessels. Here’s why.