Omega-3 Supplements May Not Benefit the Brain After All
The benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids have been widely discussed in the past decade. Consuming foods high in Omega-3, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, walnuts, flaxseed and soybeans, is though to help...
View ArticleStudy Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Fitness Apps
As of January 2014, global measurement firm Nielsen reported that nearly one-third of smartphone owners in the U.S. are accessing apps in the fitness and health category. That comes out to be around...
View Article30 Minutes of Exercise May Not Be Enough For Heart Health
Fitness research often reveals that small amounts of low-intensity physical activity can be beneficial in many ways. For example, it’s been shown that just two minutes of walking every hour can lead...
View ArticleWant to Lose Weight? Mindfulness Could Be the Key
There are many factors that come into play when considering why you or someone you know may be overweight. Unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking or not getting enough sleep can contribute to a high...
View ArticleStudy Says Coffee Extends Lifespan – For Some
There’s no doubt that coffee is one of America’s favorite beverages. According to the National Coffee Association, 59 percent of Americans currently drink a cup of coffee every day. Some sources...
View ArticleActs of Kindness May Reduce Stress Levels
With the Christmas season upon us, chances are good that your stress level has gone up significantly. Purchasing gifts, decorating your home, preparing family events, sending cards and planning for...
View ArticleShould You Be Using a Dry Shampoo?
The Paleo Diet, despite being ranked fairly poorly by U.S. News & World Report in comparison to other diet options, has gained immense popularity in the past few years. But the diet – which...
View ArticlePlenty of Surprises in New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services collaborate to publish the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The publication essentially...
View ArticleLosing Just 5 Percent of Body Weight Can Have Huge Benefits
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over one-third of the adult population in the U.S. is obese. This comes out to around 78.6 million people, all of which are at much higher...
View ArticleSmartphone Voices Don’t Cut It in a Health Crisis
According to the Pew Research Center, 64 percent of American adults owned a smartphone in 2015, and that number is likely to continue growing. These people often use smartphones for important,...
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