Diets in Review
We all know how important sleep is for losing weight and overall health, but did you know that how well you sleep can affect your time in the gym? Yep, getting quality ZZZs can really improve your workouts, and in … Continue reading
Alcohol is perfectly legal in this country, and well it should be. When used responsibly, it should be okay to enjoy a few drinks if that’s you’re thing. But, when you take the public’s view of alcohol and compare it … Continue reading
The ING New York City Marathon Health And Fitness Expo is coming to town November 4th through 6th. The famous NYC Marathon is on Nov. 7th and every participant is required to pick up his or her registration materials at the expo. The marathon is … Continue reading
While much attention is paid to the environmental benefits of organic produce, the local food movement is starting to also make real headway. No matter how your food is grown, if it’s shipped from across the U.S. or even from … Continue reading
Trying to conceive? New research shows that couples using reproductive technology may have more difficulty in achieving a pregnancy if the father is overweight. After allowing for several factors, such as the mother’s body mass index, every 5-unit increase in … Continue reading
The FDA said yesterday that listeria has been found in a now closed food precessing plant in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health found the bacteria in chopped celery, leading to an order to close the plant on October … Continue reading
Teen Disney Star Demi Lovato has checked herself into rehab on Monday night, to treat an eating disorder and self-harm. “Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help,” said a statement from her representatives. “She … Continue reading
The plank exercise is one of the most effective core exercises in today’s fitness world. ACE (American Council on Exercise) ranked the plank as one of the top ten exercises for the body, stating that it is a great tool to … Continue reading
Making goals is a fabulous way to stay motivated during your health and fitness journey. Setting goals is easy enough. The hard part comes when we try to reach the goals we make. One way to ensure you reach your goals … Continue reading
You know you can mash them with cream and butter. You’ve heard of au gratin – butter and cheese. But did you know that there are plenty of ways to prepare everyone’s favorite starchy vegetable without added fat and calories? … Continue reading
The research on weight-loss, exercise and proper diet just keeps expanding every day. There’s no doubt that what we believed 10 years ago (fats bad, non-fat products good!) is drastically different than what we believe now (good fats good, high … Continue reading