Years of home-schooling don’t appear to influence the general health of children, according to a Rice University study. A report by Rice University kinesiology lecturer Laura Kabiri and colleagues in the Oxford University Press journal Health Promotion International puts forth evidence that the amount of time a student spends in home school is “weakly or… Continue reading Home Schooled Kids at No Greater Health Risk: Study
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Podcast: The Dirty Dozen – 12 Fruits and Vegetables That Might Be Killing You
Mom said “eat your vegetables!” Your doctor said eat a diet chock full of fruits and vegetables! Your trainer, nutritionist and all your friends say to load up on fruits and vegetables! If the Environmental Working Group is right, all those people are wrong…or trying to kill you! The “Dirty Dozen” list is out for… Continue reading Podcast: The Dirty Dozen – 12 Fruits and Vegetables That Might Be Killing You
5 Foods for a Smaller Belly, a Leaner Body and Better Abs!
Let’s face it, we’re all looking for those super-effective foods for weight loss, fat loss and gaining an awesome physique!. But not everyone knows what the best foods are for fighting belly fat. Protein, fat, and carbohydrates (yes I said carbohydrates) are all foods that may feed your metabolism-boosting lean mass, therefore helping you destroy… Continue reading 5 Foods for a Smaller Belly, a Leaner Body and Better Abs!
Obesity is a Risk Factor for Depression, Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May). The nationwide study comparing over 12,000… Continue reading Obesity is a Risk Factor for Depression, Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Exercise in the Morning To Make Better Decisions All Day: Study
A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. Furthermore, the study showed that a morning bout of exercise combined with brief light-intensity walking breaks to frequently disrupt sitting throughout an 8-hour day can boost your short-term… Continue reading Exercise in the Morning To Make Better Decisions All Day: Study
Your Fitness is More Than Just Physical, It’s a State of Mind: Study
According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, associates personal characteristics with whether people are likely to prefer solo or group exercise activities, CrossFit® training, resistance training, or team sports, how frequently they… Continue reading Your Fitness is More Than Just Physical, It’s a State of Mind: Study
Love Your Protein Shake? Science Says Protein Variety is Better for Your Health
Amino acids have long been touted by the fitness and bodybuilding communities for their muscle building benefits. From ultra-bulk protein powders to lean mass-promoting snack bars, there’s no shortage of products available for those seeking a muscle boost. However, protein’s popularity has also meant that less attention has been paid to researching its potentially negative… Continue reading Love Your Protein Shake? Science Says Protein Variety is Better for Your Health
