It seems that maintaining a healthy weight is the most important behaviour in preventing unhealthy levels of blood pressure. Researchers evaluated the long term impact […]
The Desirable Level of HDL Cholesterol
A recent study, of nearly 632,00 Canadians, found that those with the lowest HDL levels had higher death rates from heart disease and stroke over […]
Biased Research Muddies the Health Harms of Sugary Drinks
We all know that soft drinks are full of refined sugar and do nothing to help your health. They give you that little bit of […]
Exercise Recommendations Revised for Type 2 Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association has changed its recommendations for type 2 diabetes. While previously encouraging movement every 90 minutes, diabetics are now being encouraged to […]
The Health Benefits of The Cycling Commute
I know that cyclists can be frustrating, but it seems that people who are actively commuting on bikes, see considerable gains inn their health. Research […]
Boosting Muscle Strength May Boost Brain Function
Recent research focused on the benefits of weight training in people with mild memory and thinking problems. 100 people aged between 55 and 86 with […]
A Lack of Sleep May Stretch Your Waistline
Recent research has investigated whether too little sleep may contribute to a larger waistline. The research included 11 studies with a total of 172 participants […]
Genes may dictate how you feel about exercise
Exercise is a natural high for some people, while others feel like they have to drag themselves through it. Dopamine plays a key role in […]
Osteoarthritis and Exercise
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic disorder of the joints that predominantly affects older people but can also affect younger individuals following joint injury. In […]