You’ve probably heard the health mantra “Sitting is the new smoking.”
The phrase was coined by Mayo Clinic researcher Dr. James Levine a few years ago after studies he conducted showed that sitting for prolonged periods is one of the worst things you can do for your health.1
… Read MoreWhen we go to the gym, we face a choice… Should we do an aerobic workout? Or strength exercises? Maybe a little of both?
Studies show they each have important and specific health benefits. Aerobic exercise is good for your heart and lungs. It lowers blood pressure, improves immunity and blood lipids, and it promotes vascular health.1
… Read MoreFor decades, doctors have debated whether people can be overweight and still be healthy.
If you get plenty of exercise but are still heavy, does that mean you’re in bad shape?
A new study attempted to find an answer. York University researchers gathered 853 adults who had weight issues. All were attending weight management clinics in Ontario, Canada.1
… Read MoreResearch on alcohol and health has been all over the place.
Some studies have shown moderate drinking is beneficial for heart health and longevity… Others show that even small amounts of alcohol might increase cancer risk.1
But a new study provides strong evidence that a couple glasses of wine a day help your brain. It shows that moderate amounts of alcohol help your brain remove dementia-causing waste products.… Read More
We’ve been recommending high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for years… Now, a major new study shows it can reverse a leading cause of heart failure.
University of Texas scientists recruited 53 people ages 45-64. None of them had ever exercised regularly. And their hearts showed it.
… Read MoreIt not just how much you eat that makes you gain weight. It’s how you eat.
That’s the take-home message of a major new study that found three simple eating habits can determine whether you’re fat or thin.
Researchers at Japan’s Kyushu University meticulously tracked the health and eating routines of nearly 60,000 people for six years.
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