health risks
Do you know your ratio? Your waist-to-hip ratio is important to know for more reasons than just aesthetics. It’s a good indicator of your chances of developing a health problem in the future. Here’s how to measure it and why you should.
Blood pressure screening matters! Why? High blood pressure is common, and many people have it and don’t know it. In this article, you’ll discover why you should closely monitor your blood pressure, and what the consequences of not doing so can be.
Over 90% of adults consume caffeine daily. Some caffeinated beverages appear to have health benefits and we mostly hear about the upsides of caffeine-rich beverages like coffee and tea. But are there drawbacks or health risks to consuming caffeine?
Sometimes making small changes can lead to big health benefits. Research already shows that too much sitting increases your risk for mortality even if you exercise daily. When do people do most of their sitting? At work. So why not stand? Find out the benefits of standing at work and how to be more active on the job.
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.
Think you’re healthy because your weight is normal? According to a new study, that’s not necessarily the case. If you store too much fat around your waist and tummy region, your risk of health problems may be the same as someone who’s obese. Find out more about the link between waist and belly fat and health problems and what you can do to lower your risk.
Some athletes pop NSAID medications like Advil almost daily for muscle soreness or to treat an injury. This isn’t a good idea for a variety of reasons.
