Why You Should Plank for 2 Minutes a Day
Core strength is essential. You use your core for almost everything you do. Building a fitter core helps you look thinner and also supports your spine, helping with things like balance. Your core muscles are also connected to your legs, affecting the the way you stand and sit. Training your core doesn't just strengthen the ab muscles, it also...
2 Secret Fat Fighting Weapons to Combat Belly Blubber
You’ve probably heard that excess abdominal fat increases your risk of a number of diseases, including cancer, hypertension, and heart disease. However, a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology was the first to use a CT scan to study specifically located fat deposits for direct associations with disease risk – confirming the dangers of belly...
Is Your Bra Making You Sick?
Health experts warn that if you're suffering from headaches, back pain or indigestion and aren't sure why, it might be because you're wearing an ill-fitting bra, particularly if you have large breasts. It's estimated that as many as 80 percent of women wear a bra that doesn't fit properly. Bras can affect your posture, which frequently leads to back pain,...
6 Complete Vegan Proteins You May Not Know About
We all need protein to live; we could not exist without this essential nutrient. While the most common sources of protein are meat, eggs and dairy, many people choose not to eat these types of foods, for a variety of personal reasons. For vegans, getting complete protein from plant foods is essential, as a deficiency can have serious health...
If Insects Were Gone Humans Would Suffer
Many of us humans have a rather negative perception of insects. Some bite and spread disease, others destroy crops and yet others are an annoyance and may bring about feelings of disgust. However you may feel about our insect neighbors, they are essential to the health of our planet, in some ways which may surprise you. There are nearly a...
6 Ways to Stop a Stitch in its Tracks
Just when you've finally worked up the motivation to take on that long run or power walk, have your tunes ready to go and are just getting started… bam! Side stitch! Your exercise session is ruined as soon as it began. The infamous side stitch, also known as exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), is essentially a cramp in your diaphragm...
Sunshine State Doesn’t Make Everyone Happy: How to Be Happier Wherever You Live
Many people look forward to retiring to Florida, enjoying an abundance of sunshine and retirement bliss, but it turns out, living in the Sunshine State doesn't make everyone happy. In fact, according to a study conducted by real estate blog Movoto, Florida topped the list when it came to the most stressed out states in America. Part of the reason...
Sports Teams Hiring Sleep Doctors to Ensure Players Get Much-Needed Rest
It should come as no surprise that professional athletes, who spend long hours practicing, and travel across the country on a regular basis, need sleep to be at peak performance. Unfortunately, many of them, no matter what the sport, are overworked and overtired, as coaches and managers are sometimes more focused on training than down-time. In recent years, however, some...
5 Yellow Foods You Need to Eat to Save Your Gut
To be healthy, really healthy, your dinner plate should contain a rainbow of colors - reds, greens, blues/purples and yellows/oranges. The more color, the better. Fresh, whole and colorful foods are packed with health-promoting properties that you don't want to miss out on. But what exactly do these colors mean? The wide array of colors that make fruits and veggies...
Alternative Office Spaces May Lead to Healthier and More Inspired Employees
It's no secret that many office workers dread an eight-hour day in the cubicle - these stark, gray enclosures don't exactly foster creativity. Luckily, over the last several years, more and more employers have been switching up their office environments to include some innovative designs and ideas. According to Samantha Zupan, a spokesperson for the Glassdoor company, which helps...
