If you are one of millions of people in this country who are genetically predisposed to be obese, you shouldn’t despair. That’s because new research suggests you can lower your risk of genetic obesity by being physically active. The “fat gene” is present in approximately three-quarters of Americans, researchers say, and is associated with a …
When it comes to obesity, you can fight Mother Nature – and WIN! Read More »
Whatever age you are, if you have a sweet tooth, Halloween is your kind of holiday. But before you start indulging in all those sugary treats, be aware of the consequences too much candy can have on your health and weight. A typical candy is high in sugar, dextrose, fructose corn syrup, as well as …
Scary Truth About Halloween Candy: It’s a Tricky Treat Read More »
Love and marriage may be good for the soul, but when it comes to physical fitness, many couples live in sickness rather than in health. Those are the findings of a newly released British study commissioned by the Department of Health suggesting that married people exercise much less than their single counterparts. This research was …
Did you know that behind many healthy and physically fit men there may be a nagging woman? That’s the finding of a new study from the University of Lincoln in England, which reports that inactive men are more likely to turn to exercise if nagged by their significant others to lead a healthier lifestyle. An …
A Nagging Question: Should Women Push Their Men to Exercise (and vice-versa?) Read More »
