health

from msnbc.com

Denis Barry, a former champion bodybuilder, is a man on a mission: to get his fitness clients in the best shape of their lives. Through a high-intensity training program called Power Hit at Edge gym in New York City, he sends clients new workouts every week via e-mail, cracks the whip during workouts and administers weekly and monthly tests — a series of timed drills including dead lifts and bench presses — to chart their progress and make sure they aren't slacking off.

from fitsugar.com

What is the connection between bacon and cancer? You have to avoid the former to avoid the latter.

from runnersworld.com

Black toenails (sometimes called "runner's toes") are a very common complaint I get at this time of year, and the easiest to prevent.

from thatsfit.com

The AHA recently released thirteen steps that the general public and the food industry need to work on to promote better heart health in our country.

from baltimoresun.com

The most widely used mood-altering drug in the world may also be the most studied. There seems to be no end to our curiosity about caffeine. And no wonder: It occurs naturally in 60 different plants. It's used in weight-loss supplements, anti-aging skin treatments, and pills sold to enhance athletic performance and to treat migraines and other aches and pains.

from thatsfit.com

With new studies appearing daily on the effects of this diet or that food, it gets hard to know exactly what constitutes a healthy diet. This month's Scientific American has an excellent article by Marion Nestle, renowned nutrition professor and author of What to Eat.

from fitsugar.com

Maybe you've been neglecting your abdominal muscles recently because you're still trying to get rid of that layer of fat covering them. Well, just because you can't see how strong they are does not mean you shouldn't strive for a strong midsection.

from reuters.com

People who seek out general weight loss information via Internet forums will, more often than not, receive correct information, especially if the messages are posted on heavily trafficked Internet sites, results of a study suggest.

from baltimoresun.com

Research among Greeks shows reduction in cardiac fatalities

Office nappers now have the perfect excuse: Research shows that a little midday snooze seems to reduce the risk of fatal heart problems, especially among men.

from forbes.com

Some baby boomers do a great job of taking care of their bodies and minds. They watch what they eat, exercise regularly and follow the latest health findings.

Then there are the other boomers--the ones working incredibly long hours, too tired to hit the gym or whip up a healthy meal. Squeezed between taking care of their growing children as well as their aging parents, they know what they’re supposed to do to lead healthy lives.

from baltimoresun.com

Red wine surrendered a clue to its health benefits in a study suggesting Madiran, a traditional French wine, may be brimming with one of the more valuable ingredients for protecting the heart.

Scientists found the most potent form of polyphenols, which help reduce the risk of artery damage, in Madiran, and lesser amounts in other wines from southwestern France and Italy's Sardinian province of Nuoro.

from forbes.com

Good health isn't just in the details, but small things can certainly add up.

Eat 100 calories extra a day and you could weigh ten pounds more at the end of the year. Wearing the same shoes every day can strain your body. Regular exposure to subway noise can not only affect your hearing, but also raise your blood pressure and levels of stress hormones. A poorly organized workspace can result in back and neck discomfort that shouldn't be ignored.