You go to the gym and you work out your arms, your legs, your back – you do lots of stretching and cardio – you’ve got your whole body covered. Except there’s one part of your body that you use all the time that you’re probably neglecting in a workout – your feet! There are…
You try your best to eat nutritiously…but are there some things you’re doing that aren’t helpful at all? Health experts have put together a list of nutrition myths – and top of the list is that fresh fruit is healthier than frozen. Sometimes canned stuff has added sugar – but whether it’s frozen or dried,…
Sweating – it’s something that we all do. But apparently, simply wearing antiperspirant isn’t enough – it’s when you apply it. And while you probably do it in the morning before you get dressed, come to find out that’s wrong! It should be at night before bed! Antiperspirant does just that – it prevents you…
Working out and building muscle isn’t just for show – it could help you live a longer, and healthier, life. A new study shows that regular muscle-strengthening can lead to a 10 to 20% lower risk of illnesses including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. And the best part is all it takes is 30 to…
Coming off a three-day holiday weekend, you probably felt like you ate way too much – I know I had too many hot dogs – but after you overeat, what should you do? Because, you know it’s going to happen again next holiday. Nutritionists say don’t immediately change your eating habits or fast – the…
The holiday weekend is nearly here, so there’s a good chance you’ll be going to a barbecue – or two or three! But how do you stay healthy when you’re tempted by hamburgers and hot dogs? The best thing to do is come up with a plan first – if you’ve got dietary restrictions, call…
We know exercise is good to lower our blood pressure, but the motivation to exercise can sometimes be so difficult. So, take a bath instead! Researchers have found many of the same benefits in a hot bath as low-intensity aerobics. After a few minutes your heart rate will rise, and you’ll feel hot – it’s…
Whenever you have a pill to take, you need liquid to swallow it down with. But did you know you might be using the wrong type of drink to chase them with? A new study found that no matter if you take pills at morning, noon, or night, to wash it down with water only.…
You try to eat healthy as a general rule – but there’s something you can be doing that’ll help you out even further – and it all depends on the order you eat your foods. No matter what you do, eat starchy and sugary stuff last. There’s real science behind it – it helps if…
You wake up in the morning and you have a cup of coffee. That’s how your day starts – but, instead of having that first cup right away, if you give yourself some time, it may be better for you. Caffeine delay is a new trend – it’s where you wait an hour or so…