Many people dread the blaring sound of an alarm clock, signaling the start of a busy workday. Others wish that they weren't already awake and that the sound had actually woken them up.
For some runners, from recreational to sub-elite and even the pros, less truly is more when it comes to reaping gains.
I’m an adult, with the white goods and paperwork to prove it. So why don’t I feel it? I went on a quest to understand.
Insomnia is awful, but highly treatable. Look beyond pills and potions and use these effective methods to get your life back.
The Scandinavians have done it again—this simple bedroom tweak could put an end to your nightly battle of duvet tug-of-war.
Vitamin B12 is one of the most essential nutrients that your body requires. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is present in many foods and is also available in the form of supplements. However, B12 deficiency among people is more common than you think.
The knees play a crucial role in all aspects of movement — not only during our workouts, but in our daily routines as well. So when you suffer from knee pain, it can be really debilitating. Many people move with improper form in and out of the gym, which can result in knee injuries or knee pain.
If you’ve just decided to go vegan, you’re probably wondering where to find the best vegan sources of protein. No wonder – for most people, switching to a plant-based lifestyle means completely overhauling their dietary habits.
Even if you're training hard, have hit your weight loss goals, and are at a relatively low level of body fat, you may find that you still have some particularly stubborn areas where fat remains.
Here’s what the evidence says about what works (and what doesn’t). If you are among the tens of millions of people in the United States who suffer from depression or anxiety, it is easy to be captivated by the promise of mood-boosting supplements.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is the most common form of motor neuron disease. People with ALS progressively lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movements, including the ability to speak, swallow and breathe. There is no known cure.
Whether you’re a regular gym-goer with muscle-building constantly on the mind, or a fitness-tracker buff with eyes set firmly on that daily 10,000, you’ll surely have thought, does walking build muscle? After all, it’s our most regular form of exercise, and for some who might have trouble lift
The Army’s physical fitness test has remained unchanged for some 40 years: two minutes to do as many push-ups as possible, then two minutes for sit-ups, then a two mile run.
Advertisement Can just three minutes of exercise have a real impact on overall health and physical fitness? This might sound like a get-fit-quick gimmick, but a recent study in The American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests that committing to moving your body for three min
Biochemist and author of the Glucose Revolution Jessie Inchauspé says tweaking your diet can change your life. Among her recommendations in the mainstream media and on Instagram, the founder of the “Glucose Goddess movement” says eating your food in a particular order is the key.
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In treating a sprained ankle, a strained muscle, or various other injuries, doctors regularly prescribe, and patients often reach for, anti-inflammatory painkillers like ibuprofen, aspirin, or dexamethasone.
Encouraging new research suggests walking could help prevent new bouts of knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. Researchers surveyed over 1,000 people ages 50 or older with knee osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the United States.
A weekly dose of a diabetes drug appears to lead to significant weight loss in people with obesity, in a development experts have hailed as gamechanging.Obesity causes 1.2 million deaths in Europe each year, according to the World Health Organization, and the UK has one of the worst obesity rates.
What if I told you all you need to do to lose weight is read a calendar and tell time? These are the basics for successfully following an intermittent fasting diet.
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For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence.
Who doesn’t want a long and healthy life? Ageing may be non negotiable but how you do it affords some wiggle room. There is, however, no time to lose. Ideally you’d have been getting your health in order before middle age. But it’s never too late to start.
I’ve always been fit and knowledgeable about fitness, having done weight training off-and-on for almost 20 years. I’ve run the gamut, doing classes, working with trainers, and training myself along the way.