Vitamins are good for you, but vitamin C is one of the most effective and safest, experts say. But what can it do? Many people think it can cure the common cold, which is simply a myth. While it bolsters the immune system and may protect against more serious complications…
You and your partner have made a pact to get healthy. You’re both determined to shed those extra tires. You’re both eating healthy and exercising. After just one week, he’s lost five pounds and you’ve only lost one pound. The following week, he drops three pounds while you shed one…
Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it’s important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick…
One of the best ways to recover from a strenuous workout is to treat your body to a massage. There’s nothing wrong with getting pampered. In fact, massage therapy is one of the healthiest allies for your body, so much that it’s almost become more of a need than a…
You could be cruising for a boozing this holiday season if you’re too much into the spirits. Those festive drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, can quickly add up. In fact, they can do as much damage as the unhealthy party foods you’re avoiding in the name of weight loss….
For many dieters, that post-dinner period is the witching hour. They follow the program all day long, and watch what they eat. In fact, they’ve almost made it through the day when those P.M. cravings rear their ugly heads. An hour after you’ve finished supper and cleaned up the kitchen,…
Just for the record, most diet and fitness experts can’t say enough about the benefits of journaling when trying to lose weight. After all, what better way to keep track of your successes and failures than by logging it all? It’s a tool that comes in handy when you’re recording…
There’s oatmeal that’s loaded with additives and preservatives… and then there’s the real deal. The experts encourage you to start your morning off with a bowl of plain oat flakes. Oats are rich in fiber and soluble fiber, making them a much-needed staple in your diet. According to the American…
If you know you just can’t help overindulging on sweets or you feel guilty for already stuffing your face, then you may want to get moving. Concentrate on workouts that offer the most bang for your buck – those that burn the most calories in the least amount of time….
How many times have you bypassed the stairs for the elevator? Little did you know, you’ve had one of the most effective workout regimens right at your feet. Scour most gyms and you’ll find a few stairstepper machines — and there’s a reason for that. Climbing the stairs is great…