In the past several years, research has shown that no matter what age you are; weight training has many youthful regenerating benefits. Resistance or Weight training can have several different physical and physiological effects on the body and on specific [...]

All Females, All Ages
Percent*

1) Heart disease
27.2

2) Cancer
22.0

3) Stroke
7.5

4) Chronic lower respiratory diseases
5.2

5) Alzheimer’s disease
3.9

6) Unintentional injuries
3.3

7) Diabetes
3.1

Influenza and pneumonia
2.7

9) Kidney disease
1.8

10) Septicemia
1.5

And some people say ‘size doesn’t matter’…I beg to differ. But, portion size isn’t the only thing that registers on the ‘avoid me’ list from various restaurants. According to a great book called Restaurant Confidential by Michael Jacobson and Jayne [...]

It’s fairly well known and accepted that exercise has tremendous benefits for the human body, but researchers are learning it has great benefits in the treatment of depression as well.

A study in 1990 analyzed and summarized 80 studies of depression [...]

Did you know that Americans spend over 33 BILLION dollars a year on weight reduction products? This includes diet foods, drinks and pills. Any way you look at it, that’s a ton of money being spent on trying to get [...]

Cellulite for some people, is like an unwanted visitor that won’t go away. No matter how much you starve yourself or exercise, it seems the dimply areas in your thighs and buttocks are there to stay. Losing it [...]

A healthy diet improves overall health, but can foods really fight disease?  Researchers say the answer is a resounding yes!  Among your many healthy choices, include these five foods that fight disease: pomegranates, garlic, olive oil, fish containing omega 3 [...]

Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing arts mankind has ever known, with known documents dating back more than three thousand years. Accepted into today’s modern medicine arena for many physical rehabilitation programs, the benefits of massage are in [...]

We’re repeatedly told that a healthy lifestyle involves regular exercise. If you suffer from Fibromyalgia, you may think, based on the previous statement, that a healthy lifestyle is unattainable for you. If you feel this way, this article will give [...]

Despite our best efforts, we all have days we just don’t feel like going to the gym, taking a walk or doing a dance routine to get into or stay in good shape. Enjoy these 10 tips to keep you [...]