Fitness
Could Alzheimer's Be a Reaction to Infection?
A relatively new and still controversial theory suggests the disease could be triggered by pathogens
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Fitness
Build Strength and Muscle Fast with Occlusion Training
It has been shown to result in skeletal muscle hypertrophy, increased strength, and increased endurance
Fitness
Weekday–Weekend Sleep Imbalance Bad for Blood Sugar Regulation
Weekday sleep deprivation with weekend make-up sleeping seems to be worse for blood sugar control than even chronic sleep deprivation alone.
Let's Talk about Miscarriage, Baby
Here’s my story; may it provide some comfort even though it has no happy ending
Fitness
Bloating: The Causes and the Cures
Tamara Duker Freuman, author of The Bloated Belly Whisperer, explains why there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to bloating
Fitness
Are All Our Organs Vital?
Even the appendix and tonsils are less expendable than we thought
A New Idea about How Cancer Begins
It appears to happen more readily than we once believed
Neurology
Gene in Infamous Experiment on Embryos Points to New Stroke Treatment
Biology at the center of last year’s contentious gene-edited twins result may hold other benefits for brain injury
Public Health
Vaccine Rejection: Truth and Consequences
Kent State epidemiologist Tara Smith talks about vaccines, recent preventable measles outbreaks and her 2017 journal article on vaccine rejection.
Fitness
2019 Fitness Goals and Trends from 7 Experts
Before you set your fitness goals in stone, here are a few wishes from some fitness professionals that you may want to keep in mind
Fitness
Does Eating Organic Reduce Cancer Risk?
A recent study claims to confirm that eating organic can reduce your risk of getting cancer. But a closer look at the details reveals a different story
Fitness
When Cancer Threatens a Woman's Fertility
Solutions exist, but they’re costly—and 45 states don’t require that insurance cover them
Fitness
How to Get Fit Using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
Although EMS devices will not allow you to sit on the couch eating bonbons while you build biceps like an Avenger, it can help with recovery, relaxation and even burning some fat
Fitness
Rocking Helps Adults Sleep Too
Adult humans, as well as mice, slept better when gently rocked.
We've Lost Touch with Our Bodies
But we can get it back through a process known as “interoception”
Fitness
Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest new diet trends. Proponents say it can help you lose weight, improve blood sugar metabolism, and slow aging
Cancer
Are We Innately Immune to Cancer?
At some level, yes, and new therapies could boost the body’s natural anti-cancer responses
Fitness
4 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Lose That Slouch
A nicely aligned body is a nicely stacked body
Fitness
Proper Breathing Brings Better Health
Stress reduction, insomnia prevention, emotion control, improved attention—certain breathing techniques can make life better. But where do you start?
Fitness
A Former Java Junkie Ponders Coffee's Upside
After a science writer kicks caffeine to reduce his anxiety, a wellness expert assures him that coffee is good for you...
