Nutrition & Fitness


5 Tips for Injury-Free Running

All sports activities require prepare stretching exercises and warm-ups, along with proper hydration throughout the course.

January 8, 2015 / 3 min read


Infection Protection, Evils of Sugar Top 2014's...

The year 2014 was full of eye-opening research and alarming health alerts, with headlines including threats from potentially harmful viruses, too much sugar and expanding...

December 31, 2014 / 5 min read


How to Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions

With the arrival of a new year, many of us are being visited by the ghosts of New Year’s past – those resolutions that show...

December 30, 2014 / 2 min read


Demystifying ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’

But now there are new studies that indicate there could be physiological dysfunctions associated with CFS, providing potential breakthroughs for patients and their doctors.

December 29, 2014 / 2 min read


New Studies: E-books Hurt Sleep; Belly Fat...

Certain types of electronic books (e-readers) can make it harder to fall asleep. A new study finds that belly fat can carry a higher risk...

December 26, 2014 / 2 min read


Don’t Let Stress Stir Up Stomach Trouble

There are dozens of over-the-counter medications to treat acid reflux, or GERD, and ulcers — but no clear treatment for nonulcer dyspepsia, one of the...

December 23, 2014 / 2 min read


Holiday Tips to Stay Fit

’Tis the season to indulge and to make countless excuses for straying from your healthy habits. Yet, with little effort or sacrifice, you can keep...

December 15, 2014 / 3 min read


Excess Weight, Shorter Life?

Can obesity shorten your life expectancy? It seems so, according to researchers from McGill University, who have completed a study showing that obesity can subtract...

December 10, 2014 / 3 min read


Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)

Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it. Here are the top excuses,...

November 25, 2014 / 3 min read


Potential Health Hazards from Energy Drinks, Liquid...

Energy drinks can pose a health risk to younger children who may not be able to handle the amount of caffeine commonly found in these...

November 21, 2014 / 3 min read