You probably have at least an extra 20 minutes in your day, almost every day. If you take that time and go for a short, brisk walk, you may boost your lifespan by up to 30 percent. According to the new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, University of Cambridge...
Read MoreAfter a couple months’ worth of indulgent holiday food, maybe you’re trying to be a little more virtuous with your eating habits. For many of us, that probably translates to: “I will make a point to buy healthy food and not junk at the grocery store.” But according to a new study....
Read MoreThe whole fat-free diet craze of the 1990s really messed up the way people think about healthy eating. But the truth is, the kind of fat you eat isn’t the same kind that makes your pants feel tight — and your body absolutely needs the delicious kind of fat to function properly.
Read MoreEver wondered where the fat goes when somebody loses weight? Most of it is breathed out as carbon dioxide, making the lungs the primary excretory organ for weight loss, explain Australian researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Read MoreThe average adult gains 1 to 2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but think about it: if you pack on 2 pounds annually on fattening holiday foods, then you’ll be up 10 pounds by year five. This year, prepare for weeks of temptation....
Read MoreCome what may—cold, flu, norovirus—certain travelers manage to jet-set all over the world, attend the most crowded events, and rarely get sick. If you’re not one of the lucky few, there are still some ways to mitigate the negative health effects of frequent travel.
Read MoreIf you’re at all like me, you suffer from bedtime procrastination (it’s a real thing, people!). But, even if you aren't addicted to scrolling through your social feeds after lights out, your phone might be messing with your sleep habits—and causing you to gain weight.
Read MoreAt Eat This, Not That!, they spent a lot of time unmasking health impostors. And the truth is, the superpowers of kale, have been highly exaggerated. Sure, it’s good for you, but the ranking of kale as our greatest green is just one of many word-of-mouth myths that drive our nutritional decision-making, often in the wrong direction.
Read MoreEven routine runners have off days where legs feel like lead or motivation is just lacking. There's a seriously easy way to help make those workouts seem shorter and less painstaking: By creating visual goals along your route. A new study from New York University found that keeping...
Read MoreSure, Halloween is all about costumes and parties but what most of us really love about the holiday is the tasty treats, am I right? Colorful candy corn, “fun size” chocolate bars, and chewy gummy candies will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth, but, unfortunately all of those calories aren’t doing your waistline any favors.
Read MoreThe American supermarket is like a Halloween parade in reverse. To go trick or treating, neighborhood kids dress up as goblins and try to take sugar out of your hands. But at the supermarket, gruesome creatures dress up as kindly benefactors and try to put sugar into your hands.
Read More‘Tis the season for pumpkin. By now, you've probably already indulged in at least one pumpkin spice latte — or at least sipped on a bottle of pumpkin ale. How do we know? Because America is obsessed — still — with the orange-colored squash.
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Milk Duds. Swedish Fish. Sour Patch Kids. Reese's peanut butter cups. Even if you don’t eat much candy, you probably have a soft spot for Halloween treats. Or maybe you get into the spirit of the season with a pumpkin-spiced latté? And all that sugar can affect your brain in some frightening ways.
Read MoreHard as it is to believe, we are officially into fall! And, as the weather gets cooler, it’s time to transition our shorts-wearing, tank-toppy summer workouts into things that are a bit more…you know, autumn-friendly. Here, a few fun options.
Read MoreIt's October! Bring on the pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup and pumpkin everything... right? Maybe not, says dermatologist Whitney Bowe. As she tells #OWNSHOW, eating too much pumpkin can have an unintended effect on your skin.
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You've heard the news by now: Sitting is the new smoking. It’s been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and early death. Not to mention possible potato-like proportions. But with most of us logging hours at desk jobs can it really be that bad?
Read MoreIt’s happening…the weather is changing and everyone here in Chicago has pulled their fleece jackets out of the closets. So, here are some easy, surefire tips to a healthy Autumn. Like instead of summer’s raw salads which can cause gas and bloating, try to eat more stews, soups and steamed vegetables.
Read MoreEvidence is building that products of the cacao plant, especially dark chocolate, are good for your heart. Medical studies show that people who eat dark chocolate have healthier cardiovascular systems, boasting better blood circulation and lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Read MoreMinor aches and pains, scheduling issues and other concerns lead many people to skip exercise plans instead of figuring out a way around the obstacles. Below, top fitness experts share their thoughts about how to prevent some common quandaries from disrupting your workout routines and commitment to fitness.
Read MoreStudy: On average, the participants who were told that their peers had been able to hold the plank longer on their second try held the pose 5 percent longer than they had the first time; the group who hadn't been told anything, on the other hand, saw an 18 percent drop in hold time on their second attempt.
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