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Activity trackers, also known as fitness trackers, are definitely in style. Not only are they becoming more popular among the fitness community (gymgoers, CrossFitters), but working professionals, ... Continue Reading

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that over five million Americans currently live with Alzheimer's disease. It's the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. (causing more deaths than prostate and ... Continue Reading

When we think of eating disorders, most of us picture them as being a problem for teenaged and young adult women. The truth is that a vast majority of those suffering from eating disorders like anorexia or ... Continue Reading

The way you cook can have a significant effect on your health. For example, grilling meat at high heat can lead to the formation of heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, both ... Continue Reading

Is a low-sodium diet bad for you? A low-sodium diet is highly recommended by nearly every health-focused organization in the country. Everyone from the U.S. government to the American Heart Association to ... Continue Reading

Back pain is a surprisingly common problem—according to the American Chiropractic Association, an estimated 31 million Americans experience lower back pain. Back pain is the primary cause of disability not ... Continue Reading

We've all heard of rehabilitation, the specialized care and training intended to restore physical strength, mobility, and conditioning after a surgery, injury, or illness. Physical rehab can help you to ... Continue Reading

What do football, rugby, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse all have in common? They're all sports that involve a grass field of some sort. Of course, most of the grass on these sports fields is artificial ... Continue Reading

Child obesity rates in the U.S. are at terrifying and dangerous levels. According to the CDC, the obesity rates among children have doubled in the last 30 years—even quadrupling among adolescents. More ... Continue Reading

Cardiovascular disorders are officially the #1 cause of death in the world. Take a moment to think about that: more people die as a result of (often avoidable) health problems like high blood pressure, ... Continue Reading

The loneliness of the long distance runner could soon be a thing of the past as new technology allows crowds to cheer on athletes from anywhere in the world. A prototype digital relay baton has been ... Continue Reading

Migraine headaches are a very serious problem, and a lot more common than you'd think. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, they're the world's 3rd most prevalent ailment, one that affects ... Continue Reading

Looking for a way to get fit but don't have a lot of time to spare? Sounds familiar. With the busy lives we all lead, it's tough to find time to get to the gym for a full hour of training. It's often ... Continue Reading

Exercise offers a wide range of benefits: everything from improved mobility to enhanced brain function to lower risks of injuries. It's a well-established belief that exercise can increase immunity to ... Continue Reading

If you're ever wondering what you should eat—or, more importantly, what you should not eat—take a lesson from bees. They're more than just smart little creatures; they're a pretty good judge of what is ... Continue Reading

There are few things that are more of a turn-off than being in pain. It's hard to think about sex when you've got sharp pains running down your spines, your muscles are aching, or you've got a serious ... Continue Reading

We've all heard the expression "sitting is the new smoking." Basically, it's a fancy way to say "sitting down will increase your risk of health problems." Previous studies have indicated that sitting can ... Continue Reading

Cold water immersion therapy (e.g. jumping into an ice bath after your workout) has long been a popular method of improving recovery in athletes. But for years now, most of the science on this topic has ... Continue Reading

Chronic pain is a problem that has been steadily on the rise in the last decade. According to the NIH, pain is the most common reason that Americans visit their doctor, and more people suffer from pain ... Continue Reading

Yoga has become the new "in" workout. Not only are the classic types of yoga (Iyengar, Hatha, Ashtanga, Bikram, etc.) becoming popular, but new and creative types of yoga (Ganja Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Dance ... Continue Reading

A new study from The University of Nottingham has found that Kundalini yoga could potentially help to improve the health and psychological well-being of children in care. Corporate care is far from ... Continue Reading

It's no secret that the average human body weight has increased in the last few decades. With the terrifyingly high number of obese and overweight people in the world, the planet overall has gotten a lot ... Continue Reading

High impact exercise—everything from HIIT training to CrossFit to running to sports—can take a toll on your joints, bones, and muscles. The repeated pounding of your body as you run or train can lead to ... Continue Reading

Alcohol is one of the most controversial topics in the world of healthy eating. Some studies indicate that drinking is good for you, while others point to the damage caused by drinking. On the "pros" side, ... Continue Reading