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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
According to a study in Nature co-authored by Tulane University School of Public health and Tropical Medicine researchers, efforts to fight malaria across Africa have cut the rate of infections in half since 2000. Although serious strides have been made to fight this debilitating disease, there is still much to be done to completely eradicate…
We’d like to think that our schools are safe places for our children to learn and socialize. But while we may worry on occasion about bullying behaviors or school shootings, the truth is that our kids’ health may be threatened by a danger we can’t even see. Across the country, primary and secondary educational facilities…
Most of us know the risks we take by using illicit substances. Even when we consume alcohol, the health risks are numerous. We can do irreversible harm to our own bodies just by ingesting a significant amount of alcohol. We may even do harm to others if we get behind the wheel, and a situation…
A new report from the United Nations warns of the dangers of the increasingly polluted state of rivers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. According to the report, this pollution poses a serious disease risk to more than 300 million people. Currently, about 3.4 million deaths are caused every year by water-borne pathogens — including…
Most of us know that getting regular exercise can help stave off various health concerns and keep our weight low. As we age, it can become harder to get regular physical activity due to pre-existing conditions. But a new study has shown that physical activity can improve both body and mind, even in senior citizens…
