by Valecia Weeks Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times Let’s face it ladies… SUMMER IS HERE! What does that mean? – more FAT to...
Aaron E. Carroll, THE WASHINGTON POST (The Washington Post) — One of my family’s favorite shows is “The Biggest Loser.” Although some viewers don’t appreciate how...
(The Huffington Post) – Sweet summertime has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate than pausing that gym membership, saving a little cash and...
(CNN) – Forget fancy diets and expensive exercise programs. Fighting fat and keeping a healthy weight may be as easy as food shopping with a grocery...
[AskMen] Why Is This Important? Because we like to sit. At work, at home, on planes — and sitting down all the time is not just...
(The Huffington Post) – You know these people: they bound out of bed in the morning ready to tackle their sunrise bike rides. They leave...
(The Huffington Post) – I’ve never been one of those people. You know the kind, the ones who wake up in the morning or lace up in...
(USA Today) – No time for exercise? Too busy to eat right? What kind of a toll is it all taking on your health? There’s...
By Dr. Ro NNPA Columnist Valentine’s Day has passed but if you want to keep the romantic fires burning, don’t fret. In the words of...
(The Independent) – Years of running too long and too far could be as bad for you as doing nothing at all, a study has...
Sarah Knapton, THE TELEGRAPH (TheTelegraph.co.uk)—NHS guidelines which advise 150 minutes of exercise a week should be revised to take into account that even small amounts...
(New York Times) – We all know that exercise can make us fitter and reduce our risk for illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. But...
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp launched a device called “Microsoft Band” that will allow users to monitor their fitness and exercise regime, marking the world’s largest software company’s debut into the...
(Wall Street OTC) – Remaining in a good shape and losing extra flab can do wonders in keeping you healthy. Health experts and doctors also...
(Cosmopolitan) – It’s old news that exercise can protect your health and maybe even help you live longer. But a massive new study recently published...
(CBS Sports) – Both lack of exercise and consuming too many calories can certainly contribute to gaining extra pounds, but a new study suggests that the...
[PHILLY.COM] Regular exercise and a diet that includes fish may help colon cancer patients improve their odds of avoiding a relapse, a new study suggests. The...
[Telegraph] Those attempting to protect themselves against dementia should put down the crossword and go for a jog, leading researchers have advised. Scientists said a growing...
By Michael A. LeNoir, M.D. NNPA Guest Columnist Good health should be on minds of everyone, especially African Americans, at the beginning of this New...
By Sterling Wise Special to the NNPA from The New Pittsburgh Courier Why aren’t you at your goal weight today? It’s not like you started your fitness...
by Vince Faust Special to the NNPA from The Philadelphia Tribune “Are deodorants that control wetness safe?” Mary Philadelphia Deodorant companies are always telling us we...
(Reuters) – Road runners and cyclists may dread moving their exercise routines indoors as winter approaches but fitness experts say it could be an opportunity to...
[GLOBAL NEWS] DURHAM, N.C. – Before Atkins, South Beach and Paleo, there was the Rice Diet. Shelley Winters, Lorne Green and Buddy Hackett – all...
[WBAY] New research shows exercising right after eating doesn’t cause cramps–it’s good for you. A new study shows going for a walk right after you eat...
[CBS NEWS] The best way to ensure a good night’s sleep might be breaking a sweat. The National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America poll showed...
