Americans spend over $10 billion a year on sports drinks. The manufacturers claim these products provide exercisers with superior hydration, performance, and recovery.1
But a new study shows there’s a better alternative. It provides greater athletic benefits. And, unlike most sports drinks, it doesn’t sneak in loads of sugars and food dyes.
Researchers at Appalachian State University in North Carolina conducted a simple test.… Read More
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 MoreSome of us love the gym. Others…not so much.
If you are in the second group, you might be interested in a new study that reveals a way to make workouts more tolerable.
Researchers at Brunel University London gave brain scans to people while they exercised.
… 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 MoreIt’s widely accepted that exercise makes your body look younger. So why wouldn’t the same thing work for your face?
A new study—the first of its kind—finds that it does.
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