disease control and prevention
Animal-based protein found in meat and dairy products provides the building blocks for muscle growth. But plants may be more important than you think for muscle hypertrophy. In fact, a new study shows that certain plant hormones could boost muscle strength in humans. Find out how.
Plants are an abundant source of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, but they lack certain nutrients that meat and dairy provide. Here are six you should be aware of along with how they impact your health.
Who wants to be sidelined by a nasty cold? Can being physically active lower your risk of developing a cold in the first place! Find out what research shows.
Lack of exercise and obesity are both linked with an increased risk of mortality and both are a problem in Western countries. But, which is the bigger health threat? Find out what research shows.
When flu season hits hard, you might wonder what you can do to protect yourself? How about hand sanitizers? Find out whether using hand sanitizer is good protection against flu viruses.
Has it become harder to stay lean than it used to be? That’s what a new study shows. It’s easy to blame the rise in obesity on a bad diet and lack of exercise, but that may not be the full story. Find out why.
How old is your heart? You heart may be aging faster or slower than the rest of your body. Fortunately, you can get a rough idea of your heart age by answering a few questions. Plus, you have the ability to slow down how fast your heart is aging through lifestyle. Get the full story.
What if someone prepared a list of the most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables? What would be at the top of the list? William Paterson University in New Jersey took on the challenge and you might be surprised at what veggie was number one.
Is there a disconnect with how people perceive their weight? Recent studies show some people who are overweight or obese aren’t aware they have a weight problem. Find out more about obesity “misperception” and new research on how well we’re dealing with the obesity epidemic.
