Exercise Lowers the Genetic Risk for Obesity

The World Health Organization estimates 1 billion adults are overweight and at least 300 million are clinically obese. Health officials blame the increased consumption of nutrient-poor, energy dense foods – such as sugar, saturated fat, and fast food – and reduced …

Tai Chi Offers Relief from Fibromyalgia

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for defense training and practiced as a form of meditation. Tai chi has been linked to a variety of health benefits, such as cardiovascular fitness, treating high blood pressure, and improving balance …

Flip-Flops May Harm Your Feet

Humans have been walking around in open-toed shoes for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians wore them, so did the Romans and Greeks. And nowadays, beach goers and hippies alike trot around in sandals or flip-flops, but some experts say flip-flops aren’t good …

Heavy Weights Aren’t Necessary to Build Muscle

To get “big” most gym rats and bodybuilders alike, load up the bench press or the weight machines with as much weight as they can lift, once.

But a new study claims piling on the weight isn’t the only way to build muscle, …

Obese Kids Have “Flatter” Feet

“Flat feet” occur when the arches in a person’s feet are flat; while typically painless, occasionally a collapsed arch can cause ankle and knee discomfort, or worsen natural wear-and-tear in the feet.

All babies have flat feet, but as the child grows …

Bike Rides Help Keep Weight Off

If you live in a big city, like New York and Los Angeles, owning a bike is a good idea. It’s a speedy and inexpensive way to get around. And let’s not forget, good for you. A bike ride isn’t just transportation, …