As we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. One of the most common and worrying is age-related muscle loss. This can have an enormous impact on physical health, mobility and even psychological wellbeing as it gets harder to do everyday activities that used to be so easy. But what exactly causes this … Read more
We all know that exercise is good for our physical health. But did you know that it could also be the key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that robs people of their memories and eventually their ability to function independently. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is the sixth leading … Read more
Study: Ice Cream Better This Popular Health Snack? A nutritional team at Tufts University has created a new system to rank foods by how healthy they are. They named this tool the “Food Compass.” Researchers ranked foods based on 54 different health and nutrition aspects, from fat content to manufacturing process During the three years … Read more
Did you know there are cancer fighting foods? And this one is especially hot… Many people consider food without spice to be completely flavorless and bland. And while there are many different spices available to users, there is perhaps no spice more popular that chili peppers. Chili peppers have the unique ability to blend into … Read more
If you’re looking for a home remedy for high blood pressure, you’ve come to the right place. Historically, pomegranate has been associated with fertility, because of the vast number of seeds contained in the fruit. This symbolism did not initially have a basis in science and yet, people believed that the juice of the fruit … Read more
Do You Lose Weight When You Sleep More? That’s what one study set out to find. The effect of sleep on the body and energy levels has frequently been studied and yet the effect that sleep deprivation may have on weight is not a topic that has been previously covered. According to a new study, … Read more
The concept of Whole Body Cryo-Therapy and other Cryotherapy treatments has received a lot of support over the past few years, but what is it about exposure to cold that makes our body react, and what are the metabolic effects of such exposure? Cold exposure has been associated with stress reduction because it has been … Read more
The Pharmaceutical machine that keeps you sick was created by the richest man in history. Here’s how John D Rockefeller did it. Western medicine is dominated by drugs, surgery, and radiation. Doctors discourage holistic and preventative practices. The health professionals who do practice holistic care are often referred to as “quacks” by Western medicine. The US does not … Read more
I found this thread from fitness expert Alexander Cortes, and found it be excellent, so I am reprinting here. You can find the original thread on it here. Backwards Walking With Resistance Credit goes to Ben Patrick for popularizing and developing this one. The lowest level of Backwards walking is doing it without weight. Optimally, … Read more
The Blue Zone was an informal study done by author Dan Buettner a few years ago. It’s been touted as the next big thing in longevity research. It’s also a complete lie. At least what Dan and his marketing buddies are promoting now sure is. See, somewhere along the way, Dan decided that Blue Zones … Read more