by Dr. Richard Foxx “Superfood” has become a common word in the English language. If you’re not sure what it means, basically it’s a term used to highlight the nutritional value of certain foods. These foods usually possess high amounts of specific nutrients that keep…
A new study of 9- and 10-year-olds finds that those who are more aerobically fit have more fibrous and compact white-matter tracts in the brain than their peers who are less fit. “White matter” describes the bundles of axons that carry nerve signals from one…
by Dr. Victor Marchione We’re constantly being told to reduce our body fat content; that’s nothing new. But according to a study from the University of Texas at Galveston’s Medical Branch, there is one type of fat that you may not want to be completely…
By Heather Callaghan A 32-year-old obese man lies on an emergency room gurney – he’s just had a heart attack. The doctor is baffled, but the man is taken through every food and lifestyle choice he ever made, going back to when his parents made…
By Natural Blaze Research explores why interval walking training is better than continuous walking training: For glucose metabolism in people with diabetes Interval training is alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity or rest. Runners do interval training in short running bursts…
by Dr. David Juan The form of exercise I always recommend to those just starting to get into exercising regularly or those with limited mobility is walking. Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. There’s even evidence that walking can cure a number…
By Heather Callaghan Would you be fascinated to know that there is a journal Gut? Just Gut. One journal completely devoted to gut studies in the realm of gastroenterology. As far science trends are concerned, the gut has become a sexy topic, if you can…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I go to the gym five days per week and continue to see people who are over 60 years of age working out, taking fitness classes, and participating in various types of physical activities. Although this is an encouraging trend, the…
Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report. The researchers tracked brain activity in participants using electroencephalography, which captures signals from dozens of electrodes on the scalp. These differences correspond with better…
by Dr. Richard Foxx With the prevalence of obesity and overweight people in American society, a common goal many of us share is shedding those extra pounds. It might seem like a straightforward goal, but the pathway to achieving that goal may be fraught with…
Dr. Richard Foxx When it comes to the importance of exercise, sometimes I can sound like a broken record. I truly believe it is one of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and part of the foundation of your overall health. By failing…
Natural Blaze Physical activity in midlife seems to protect from dementia in old age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. Those who engaged in physical activity at least twice a week had a lower risk of dementia than those…
Practicing sport for more than an hour day reduces the risk of contracting breast cancer, and this applies to women of any age and any weight, and also unaffected by geographical location, according to research presented to the 9th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-9). Compared…
by Dr. Richard Foxx Because rheumatoid arthritis is a condition affecting joints and bones, it’s important to make sure there is blood flowing through the area in order to avoid pain and stiffness. You also want to keep the muscles in your wrist, hands, and forearms…
by Aqiyl Aniys Jumping rope is a great multifaceted conditioning exercise. Another great thing is that you don’t have to go to the gym to gain the benefits of jumping rope. You can jump rope in your basement, your backyard, the playground, and of course…
Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Have you ever found yourself reaching a point in your health or wellness journey where you just seem to hit a wall? You have changed your diet, you regularly go to the gym and participate in fitness classes but you cannot seem…
by Arjun Walia Jim Morris was a competitive bodybuilder for 30 years, and became vegan within the past twelve. At 50 he was a vegetarian, and at 65 he was a vegan. Our understanding of human health continues to evolve and change over time, just…
by Lily Dane The new year is upon us. How many of you have promised yourself that 2014 will be different? It will be YOUR year. This is the year you will MAKE things happen! You chose a nutrition or “diet” plan to follow. You…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin It’s the holiday season and most of you may not have health or fitness on your minds but it may be a really good idea to begin your quest for better health now instead of waiting until the New Year. Why…
The study identifies five healthy behaviours as being integral to having the best chance of leading a disease-free lifestyle: taking regular exercise, non-smoking, a low bodyweight, a healthy diet and a low alcohol intake. The people who consistently followed four or five of these behaviours…
