Fitness & Body
Women aged 50-plus urged to do at least five hours of exercise a week. They are reaching an age at which it is tempting to slow down a bit – but post-menopausal women may have to do more exercise than others to stay healthy. Scientists recommend that women aged 50-plus do five hours of exercise a week to keep breast […]
Spending too much leisure time sitting down increases a woman’s risk of cancer – even among those who do plenty of exercise. Those who are seated for more than six hours a day are more likely to suffer cancers, particularly of the breast, ovaries and bone marrow, researchers have found. Even those women who are physically active and of normal […]
Curvy women more prone to pain: Curvaceous women are more sensitive to pain than others, scientists believe. They said this vulnerability makes them even more attractive to men.
Control your diabetes and obesity with capsicum : Nowadays many people are easily prone to lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Our eating habits and lifestyle could be the main reasons for it. To control or reverse it there are many natural remedies and recently capsicum has been added to that list. The scientists at the CSIR- Indian Institute […]
Reasons to Consider the Paleo Diet : The paleo diet is one of the most popular diets around the world – and for good reason. It is a highly effective diet that provides a very high chance of success. The premise of the paleo diet is to basically only eat “what a caveman eats.” The goal of the paleo diet […]
Weight-Loss Success without Diet or Exercise. Your slim-down plan is basically doomed if you don’t take care of this crucial element. Looking back on my weight-loss journey, there’s one really crucial lesson I learned that I wish I had known from the get-go. It has nothing to do with how much to eat or which workouts burn the most calories […]
Long-Distance Runners Have Better Sex Lives : You probably already envy every woman who passes you during a road race. If you don’t (and good for you, taking the high road!), you’re about to: Fast endurance runners may have higher sex drives and better sex lives than their slower-paced competitors, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.
How Your Period Affects Your Runs: Yup, your cycle really can impact your stride. Does the thought of running while on your period make you curl up in the fetal position on the couch because: pain? Or does it bum you out because you think you won’t be able to stick to your typically amazing pace? Well, according to Jordan Metzl, […]
Types of Bread for Weight Loss : The popularity of the Atkins Diet and the explosive growth of low-carb diet plans have led people to believe that carbohydrates are the worst possible food to eat when trying to lose weight. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks differently. In fact, the USDA has placed carbohydrates at the base of […]
Popular Health and Diet Myths Busted : At some point, both dieters and healthy eaters have to deal with false health and diet myths. The health press tends to come up with fascinating theories about what’s good for you and what isn’t. You can’t believe in them all, though, because many of them are myths. If you can’t achieve your […]
Detox & Energize With This Yoga-Inspired Workout : Exercise is crucial to help release toxins, move them out of your body and reenergize your system. This energy sculpt sequence is intense, but still gentle, to build energy and detoxify your system.
Natural Ways To Boost Your Metabolism : If you think belly fat is a big deal, you’re right. And the reasons have nothing to do with vanity. Belly fat is the staging area for diabetes, high blood pressure, even stroke and heart attack.
Offset Dumbbell Lunge for Bikini Body before Summer : Offset Dumbbell Lunge: You know lunges strengthen your quads, calves, and glutes, but this version also packs an abs-sculpting punch. Here’s why: By holding the weight on one side of your body, your core has to stay engaged to keep you upright—which is great news for your bathing suit!
Learning How to Meal Plan is important. It is one of the most useful tools for those that want to start a new diet, lose weight, and save money on grocery costs. When you have a meal plan you know what kinds of food you should eat at meals and snack times and what you should avoid. Meal planning is […]
Surgery to help Iraqi man shed up to 151 kg in one year : Ali Saddam, who weighed 301 kg and was touted as Iraq’s heaviest man, says he feels ‘lighter’ after doctors at BLK Super Speciality Hospital conducted a sleeve gastrectomy that will enable him to shed up to 151 kg over 12 months. For years, the 43-year-old had […]
