Working closely with a trainer can make you hyper aware of the food that you eat and where your body stores fat. When you closely monitor your weight and skin fold measurements, you might notice that your fat shifts to maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis... 

Get the funk out! The best way to clean a yoga mat – Mind Body Green The things you should know before buying athletic shoes – Real Simple Cheap and healthy meals that cost less than a Lincoln – Fitbie Seven steps away from a calmer,... 

DrSugar is in the house! This week she’s explaining the condition known as hyperhidrosis, aka excessive sweating. Even though Summer is winding down, it’s still quite warm in many parts of the US, which inspired an explanation on excessive... 

The memories of the Swine Flu outbreak that caused a pandemic may still be fresh in our memories. The A(H1N1) flu virus has put the world in peril, not because it is a deadly and fatal condition, but because it can spread in the speed of light. As of... 

Polish scientists have found out in their study that certain genes can help predict the risk of woman in developing breast cancer in later life. They call the gene “CHEK2” mutation and such gene gives a woman about 34% risk of developing breast cancer... 

Pregnant women are at a lot of risk in developing different types of diseases—pre, intra or post-natal, the risk goes just the same. DVT or deep vein thrombosis is one of the conditions which most physicians watch out for, in persons who undergo caesarian... 

Considering that many of us spend 40 hours (or more) at a desk each week, it’s no wonder that work is a major strike against a healthy lifestyle. It’s bad enough that we’re sitting all day, but there are other work-related factors that... 

Are you finding yourself giving excuse after excuse for reasons why you can’t make it to the gym? There are many things that make staying fit hard to maintain, but they don’t have to keep you from sticking to your workout goals. Read on for... 

It’s common knowledge to eat macronutrients like protein, fat, and carbohydrates, but many people skimp out on micronutrients, especially those that come from plants. Phytonutrients , or “plant-based” nutrients, consist of fruits and... 

Many people claim that Wii games like Just Dance offer sweaty, heart-pumping results. This weekend, I tried it out for myself. Using this heart calculator , I found my target cardio range should be between 98-146 beats per minute. After 30 minutes of...