Even as researchers try to develop an effective treatment that can prevent hair loss, dramatic advances in hair restoration surgery in the past decade have increased the procedure's popularity for men and women with thinning hair.
Read MoreScientists have discovered a new reason to eat more little red, blue and purple fruits: They could help you lose weight. New research published in the International Journal of Obesity found that eating two....
Read MoreWe’ve all cursed those people who claim to have been blessed with a fast metabolism, but the truth is, you don’t have to leave it all up to genetics. According to science, there are some surprisingly simple things you can do....
Read MoreWith so many Americans suffering from obesity and diabetes, it is becoming more important than ever to be aware of your food’s effect on your blood sugar levels. Having high or low blood sugar can lead to myriad issues....
Read MoreTo reach your fitness goals, you hit the gym regularly, target specific muscles, and push the intensity of your workouts.
Read MoreA new study, published in the journal Food Research International, found that certain types of pears may help manage type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and intestinal ulcers.
Read MoreFor a few decades now, carbohydrates have been considered by many to be the be-all-end-all of worst types of foods to eat. But, not so fast; carbs are an essential building block of a healthy diet.
Read MoreIt’s a familiar pattern: you spend a night out splurging on indulgences only to roll into work the next morning with continual comfort-food cravings (chocolate cake, anyone?). Turns out, there may be a scientific explanation for the....
Read MoreWhy do people always add lemons to their water….and is it even worth it? Well, yes and no. See, like most health myths, the claim that lemons contain a magical weight-loss super-elixir is false, though it does have a seed of truth to it.
Read MoreLots of experts say it’s stupid to forbid yourself from eating certain foods – that denying yourself something you really want to eat can ultimately lead to binge eating and eventual weight gain.
Read MoreIf you’re noticing more hair circling your shower drain than you’re comfortable with, you may be shedding more than the typical 50 to 100 strands per day. Certain surprising factors, from not wearing a sunhat to losing more than 15 pounds, can trigger hair to fall out faster.
Read MoreWhatever your risk levels for heart problems — blood pressure, cholesterol, age — a new study confirms what health experts have said for years: Exercise matters. Better cardio health offered protection — a 50% reduction in the risk.....
Read MoreFrom fan-favorite almond milk to more rare drinks like hemp milk, plant-based options are giving cows some stiff competition. So, how do you decide which one’s right for you? Taste definitely matters, but nutrition does as well...
Read MoreGo ahead, enjoy that morning mug. A new study suggests that people who are in the habit of drinking coffee regularly may be protected against malignant melanoma....
Read MoreWhile we know that honey is a delicious natural sweetener, fewer people are aware that it is also one of the oldest known medicinal substances.
Read MoreYou’ve got it down. You stopped crunching and drinking beer, and you started interval training and doing planks—and maybe you even tossed in some yoga and Pilates.
Read MoreEating less and exercising are the two pillars of weight loss, or so we’re told. But new research shows that exercise may actually push the scale in the opposite direction.
Read MoreYou probably have at least one box of baking soda in your home right now. If you're like many Americans, you might have a box in your pantry for baking, one in your refrigerator to absorb odors and another under your kitchen sink to use for cleaning.
Read MoreA vast majority of the time, going to the gym is good for your body. It clears your head, gets your blood moving, and helps you feel less guilty about grabbing that stale half-donut off the free food table at work. Occasionally, though, injuries do happen.
Read MoreAlthough any kind of physical activity is better than nothing, some workout plans are better than others in terms of overall effectiveness. While you may think you’re getting a good workout by spending an hour reading a magazine on the stationary bike, the truth is....
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