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While we take physical training very seriously, there is much less talk about "workouts" that help us stay mentally agile and healthy. But just as with physical health, there are simple and practical ways that can help everyone enjoy good mental...

Looking to lose some pounds? Losing weight is much more than looking a certain way or finally fitting into your favorite pair of jeans again: it's about feeling good about all the things you love doing. While regular exercise is a proven component...

  When Katie Stubblefield ran her fingers over his face, he could feel the wound. His vision is very affected due to his injury, but touching his face allowed him to feel what his doctors were working all day to deal with. He could feel his face...

The script is always the same, some kilos are eliminated quickly at the beginning of the diet, then a period of stagnation that is followed by the recovery of all the weight loss. WIN MORE WEIGHT Sometimes people even gain more weight than they...

The other day they asked me if running is the best and fastest way to burn calories and, in fact, lose weight. According to those who specialize in exercise physiology and nutrition, the answer is "no." While running is a very effective way to lose...

This is probably not the nicest item you find on your phone/laptop, but the facts are real: according to a new study, the blue light on your phone can accelerate blindness (and laptops and tablets are equally guilty). The Guardian reports that...

They say that their findings could lead to new ways of identifying people at high risk of Alzheimer's. "We do not mean that people with these eye conditions will have Alzheimer's disease," said lead researcher Cecilia Lee, an assistant professor of...

As soon as you remove the trainers after a workout, your body begins to repair the "damage" you did to your muscles. In fact, it's actually this recovery process and not exercise that makes it stronger and leaner, says physiologist and nutrition...

When I had the opportunity to go on a wellness vacation with my best friend, I took the opportunity. We boarded the plane from Michigan and flew to Hilton Head Health in the charming state of South Carolina. While the driver was driving us, part of...

A million and a stretch council have already spread the internet. Do not worry, this one is different. Instead of giving generic advice on the possible benefits or drawbacks of various stretching methods, we have compiled the best scientific...

If you want to lose fat and gain muscle, many experts suggest increasing the amount of protein you eat daily. The amount of protein recommended for my weight and my activity level (yay CrossFit!) Is about 100 grams of protein per day. I was not sure...

Considering the numerous benefits of exercise ranging from physical fitness and the prevention of chronic diseases to improved mood, it may seem logical that the more you do, the better. But a large new study suggests that this is not always the...

While many people are understandably fussy about the idea of eating insects, the health benefits can make it worthwhile. According to a new clinical trial from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the consumption of crickets can have a positive...

It is often said that losing weight is the easy part of keeping it difficult. In fact, most people who lose weight will end up recovering (and something more). Although there are many complicated factors at play about why people recover weight lost...

"Let's do physical exercise" is not just a catchy line from an Olivia Newton-John song: it's a health intervention. Exercise is increasingly recognized as the closest thing to a miracle drug we have. Not only does regular movement seem to benefit...

If it seems that almost everyone around you is constantly trying to lose weight, you are not imagining things. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, and predictions show that the number will...

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value or lack of muscle stretch to accelerate recovery after exercise. "Stretching clears lactic acid" and other similar claims abound. Are some of this true? More or less First, it is important...

Many people have sedentary desk jobs that can cause pain in the lower back, neck, and shoulders, as well as tension in the hips and eyesight. When we sit for long periods of time, we tend to cringe. This can cause stress in the body and...

There is a strange gender paradox in the heart of cardiovascular disease. Men are more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease in their lives than women, but women diagnosed are less likely to survive. A study conducted today in the Proceedings of...

To lose weight, you only need to burn more calories than you eat. Easy, right? Is that how it works. If you want to lose weight, do not imagine that you are taking a "diet". The word evokes images of restrictions and prohibitions around all the...