Fitness competitions have been around for decades, but they are seeing a resurgence in the social media age. Without even realizing it, many people scroll through their Instagram feeds seeing images of body builders and bikini competitors showing off their physique for #fitspiration. At first glance, these fitness and figure competitions might seem like a…
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Approximately 48 million people get sick as a result of food poisoning every year, and about 3,000 of them will lose their lives from food-borne illnesses. While the microbe causing this usually makes us want to do anything but eat, a new study revealed that it had the opposite effect when injected into mice. Immunomicrobiologist…
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Every year, about 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Last year, three of the top 10 resolutions involved health and fitness, with the number one goal being to lose weight. Unfortunately, studies show that only 8% of those January hopefuls actually achieve their New Year’s goal. Improving one’s health and fitness is an honorable…
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The latest development in Alzheimer’s research is a test that can diagnose patients more quickly, easily and accurately — making it a boon to doctors and families alike. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that is often characterized by the loss of memory; is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80%…
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While divorce rates in the U.S. are changing, 42% of marriages still end in separation. During this stressful time, people will cope in different ways. In the December issue of Women’s Health, actress Kaley Cuoco says that she turned to fitness following her split from her ex-husband, tennis player Ryan Sweeting. The couple was married…
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Everyone knows that exercise is good for your heart, your brain and your allover fitness, but did you know that exercise also plays a direct role in your fertility? Men who spend too much time on the couch watching television may be in for some trouble when trying to become pregnant with a spouse. The…
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Throughout the world, workers struggle with the challenge of a long, boring commute. In fact, 14% of Americans have changed jobs specifically to shorten their commute to and from work. But one Dutch company is attempting to put an end to tedious travel — and help you get a better handle on your health —…
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In the U.S., 95.4% of the population participate in some form of charitable giving. Recently, a few creative events encouraged people to donate by using fitness as their inspiration. In early November, more than 230 runners started their fitness run in honor of the 45-year-old athletic trainer, Missy Bevers, who was killed in April while…
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None of us likes to think about growing older. As we age, it’s normal to lose some function in both mind and body. But dementia conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease, while common, are not a natural part of the aging process. Because one-third of seniors passes away with Alzheimer’s or another dementia disease, these conditions have…
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The Canadian government is aiming to have its buildings be powered by green electricity by 2025. Eco-friendly buildings currently make up 26 to 33% of the total residential market, but green electricity in every government building is a lofty goal. The pledge is part of a bigger initiative by the federal government to cut greenhouse…
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