We know that heart-pumping workouts that get you sweaty have substantial health and fitness benefits – but what about low-intensity exercise? Does it offer health benefits as well? Find out.
Artificial sweeteners – they have zero calories and offer all of the sweetness of sugar. If you’re trying to control your weight, you might be tempted to stock up. However, a new study provides further evidence that artificial sweeteners, despite their lack of calories, may contribute to weight gain.
Exercise may help slow the aging process. Aging begins at the cellular level – and a new study shows high-intensity interval training may be just the ticket for keeping your cells fit and healthy.
Weight loss isn’t always easy. You might think you have to lose a significant amount of weight to get health benefits. A new study shows this isn’t so. In fact, you can get health benefits by losing only 5% of your body weight.
Sitting in a sauna sounds relaxing, but could it actually help you build muscle? Preliminary research suggests there soaking in a sauna, or even a hot bath, may give you a muscle-building advantage. Find out how.
Where are your “problem areas?” Do you store body fat in your buttocks and thighs or around your waistline? More importantly, what does where you store body fat say about your health? Find out.
Metabolic syndrome, a problem marked by a decrease in insulin sensitivity and is one of the fastest growing health problems other than obesity. Losing weight helps to reverse this condition – but what about exercise? Find out what role exercise plays in improving metabolic health and lowering the risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
Some people are constantly in search of the “perfect” diet and the ideal diet changes with the trends. But are there really ideal diets? A new study calls this into question. Find out why.
Antioxidants – we think of them as always being beneficial, but there may be times when you want to limit the amount of antioxidants you consume. One of those times is right before a workout. Here’s why.
No doubt, WHAT you eat is important but what about when you eat it and how often? Some research suggests that giving our bodies a little “down time” between meals might pay off with a slimmer waistline and better health. Get the full scoop.
How much weight do you have to lose, assuming you’re overweight, to upgrade your health? You might be surprised. A new study shows even small amounts of weight loss can enhance your metabolic health. Find out more.
It’s no secret that type 2-diabetes and insulin resistance are on the rise. You often hear about the importance diet plays in controlling insulin resistance, but now new research shows it may not be the BEST way to improve insulin sensitivity. Find out why exercise outperforms diet for improving metabolic health.
