Could the key to losing weight be as simple as increasing your nightly sleep? It's not nearly as far fetched as it seems. In fact, research makes a strong connection. Even more encouraging, depending on your current sleep habits, it might not take a major change on your part to jump-start your weight-loss efforts ... and reap the health and wellness...
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Want to live longer? It could be as easy as doing a little – yes, we mean little – running every week if you're not already doing any. Research continues to support the longevity benefits of consistent physical activity, particularly in accordance with national guidelines. But what about running only once per week for less than 50 minutes at a reasonable...
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Energy can be a tricky thing – some days you have it, some days you don't. Countless factors can affect your energy levels throughout the day, week to week and even longer term. Fortunately, in the absence of an underlying health condition, there are simple strategies to ensure you've got energy when you need it – which in general, means all the time....
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We're all doing our best to find a little happiness in this often-troubling world, and now research provides evidence it may be as simple as making regular trips to the fruit and vegetable section of your favorite grocery store. According to the study of more than 12,000 adults, consuming approximately eight servings of fruit and veggies daily over a...
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to reduce pain caused by soft-tissue injuries - think sprains, strains, contusions and other injuries that damage muscles, ligaments and tendons anywhere in the body. Ever suffered an ankle sprain or similar soft-tissue injury? You've probably dealt with the pain by popping a few NSAIDs:...
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We lose muscle mass as we age, pure and simple. In fact, there's a name for it: sarcopenia, and it starts earlier in life than you might think – 3-8 percent loss per decade after age 30. And once you celebrate your 60th birthday, the rate of decline accelerates. Preserving muscle is important from a health perspective because low muscle mass means more...
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