Category: Diet & Fitness

Are you worried that a missed day at the gym will disrupt your routine?  We constantly hear about the sedentary lifestyles that many Americans have. And sure, this is true in the lives of many people. But it’s not true for everyone. Many of us exercise regularly, and we work hard at it. We get…

Kim Kardashian did it. Her sister Kourtney flaunted it. And Jessica Alba and Snooki even jumped on board. So just what is this fad that has become all the rage in Hollywood? It’s called waist training. And it has gained immense popularity over the past year.  Waist training is everywhere. As a result, celebrities have…

Do you know how many steps you take (or don’t take) in a day? Get a Fitbit and you will. In fact, it’ll become your new obsession.  This handy little device looks like a watch with a colorful twist reminiscent of Swatch watches, which were popular in the ’80s. But it has a purpose so…

If you’re suffering from a chronic disease, your doctor may have told you to add exercise to your routine. However, you’re probably unsure as to just how to begin. In truth, living with a chronic disease can be terrifying and leave patients paralyzed with fear.  But remember that millions of people struggle with a chronic…

Got the sniffles? Boy, do we have news for you.  It’s no secret that colds are no fun. But that’s no reason to ditch your workout routine completely. In other words, sitting on the couch and eating bonbons just might not be the choice that health enthusiasts recommend. That’s because the old-school belief that exercising…

Heading to a party this weekend? Go ahead, wine a little. It’s good for your health. Resveratrol — it’s all the rage. This ingredient, which is found in red wine, has been said to have numerous health benefits. And the list just keeps getting longer. A recent study found that the resveratrol found in red…

Who said exercise has to be boring? It doesn’t! The next time you’re looking for a workout designed to deliver lasting results, give the treadmill the boot. Hit a dance class instead. Dance is good for the body for more reasons than we can count. From cardiovascular benefits to mood improvement, it’s one form of…

The world will never be the same, thanks to the introduction of smartphones and their applications. Whether used for traffic, weather, sports scores, restaurant reviews or horoscopes, mobile phone applications have become indispensable guides to life. But there’s another aspect of mobile apps. They can also help manage weight by changing diet and lifestyle. There…

Love bugs? How about rodent hair? Perhaps various insect parts? If so, you’ll dig this. (Not really.) We spend countless amounts of time and money trying to keep bugs and other critters out of our homes. But did you know that it’s legally OK for manufacturers to allow bugs and, well, other things to hang…

Does the outer part of your elbow hurt? And do you feel like it’s tough to grip things? You just might have tennis elbow. If you’re a tennis player, you’ve undoubtedly heard of tennis elbow. It’s an inconvenience that affects many people, including tennis players. “Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of…