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10/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The one (life-saving) machine your gym must have

You would do well to heed celebrity trainer Bob Harper’s advice to “never ever walk into a gym..that doesn’t have CPR, people that know their CPR, and there’s an AED [automated external defibrillator] somewhere in that gym.” Harper’s statement is not mere caution; Harper is alive today because of the quick actions of two trainers […]

10/23/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to improve your posture while sitting

Bad posture leads to a plethora of major health problems. We don’t realize it, but assuming unhealthy positions for extended periods of time can cause breathing difficulties, make us more prone to headaches, and even affect the way our hormones are produced. Modern life may be more convenient — but it’s slowly killing us. Spending […]

10/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The link between physical exercise and preventing depression

Winston Churchill once called his depression “the black dog” – the constant companion whose shadow weighed him down with morbid thoughts and prevented him from living a peaceful life. This dog, as it was, chained Churchill to a state of continual inaction until depression seemed not only a state of being but an actual life experience. […]

09/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Drinking sugary drinks increases cancer risk NO MATTER what you weigh

Stop drinking sugary drinks. This is the easiest and arguably the most profound thing you can do now to improve your health. New research from Cancer Council Victoria’s Cancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division and University of Melbourne’s Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics concluded that the frequent and long-term consumption of these toxic beverages increases the […]

09/12/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Got the munchies? Nutritionist shares tips for healthy snack choices

Hark! The herald angels sing and they’re telling you to put down that donut. As we approach the holiday season, it has become all the more tempting to indulge in snacks. After all, nutritionists say that snacking is good – healthy, even. There is a difference, however, between mindless snacking and helping your body maintain its […]

09/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Learn from the best: Sports nutrition practices that can give you your BEST health

Athletes need to be in top physical condition in order to excel in their chosen field. Being fit and strong gives them a competitive advantage and decreases the likelihood of injury as well. This need to improve athletic performance gave birth to a specialized field of study in medicine called sports nutrition. Here, nutritionists work […]

09/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Physical preparedness is a way of life: Regular physical labor improves your health and chances of survival

Two people walk in a bar; one fit and the other rotund. The slim individual gestures to his friend and says, “man, you really need to get in shape.” Offended, the big-boned friend retorts, “this is the only shape I come in.” Sometimes that joke ends with the fat one saying, “I am in shape! […]

09/06/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Often called the “king of medicine,” the myrobalan can help overweight people improve their joint function

The myrobalan is known in history as “Buddha’s chosen herb,” primarily because of its multiple therapeutic uses. The tropical fruit, which is native to South Asia, has been an ingredient in both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers have validated the usefulness of myrobalan in improving […]

08/31/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Get out of that chair! Muscle-training exercises you can do at home

While any kind of exercise is great, fitness trainers say that far too many people lack good muscle tone. This may be because most are focused on losing weight rather than placing an emphasis on health. Just to be clear here: Regular cardio exercise does boost metabolism (and help you shed those unwanted pounds!) but strength […]

08/30/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Do you sneeze every day when you wake up? It is probably your immune system getting ready for the day

Most of us assume that allergies are caused by pollen. As these foreign substances enter our system, our bodies release antibodies to attack the allergen. This causes the symptoms we all recognize such as wheezing, itching, a runny nose, and watery or itchy eyes among others. Nevertheless, new research is suggesting that allergic symptoms such […]

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