Time between final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup ideal for lifestyle changes
Time between final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup ideal for lifestyle changes After studying cancer survivors and their family caregivers,…
Getting healthy is easier with a partner
Getting healthy is easier with a partner People are more likely to quit smoking, start working out and lose weight if their domestic partner also makes a…
Yoga may benefit heart health as much as cardio exercise
Yoga may benefit heart health as much as cardio exercise Yoga could be as good for the heart as cycling or brisk walking, and easier to tolerate for older…
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send…
Diet + exercise can help maintain weight loss
Diet + exercise can help maintain weight loss Programs focused on both diet and exercise may help people who have lost weight keep the pounds from creeping…
30 grams of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health
30 grams of protein at each meal needed for maximum muscle health Most North Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein for breakfast, a bit…
Taking iron improves women's exercise performance
Taking iron improves women's exercise performance A new study from the University of Melbourne has found that women who take iron supplements, experience a…
New Year's resolutions increase the odds of getting fit
New Year's resolutions increase the odds of getting fit For people wanting to get fit in 2014, fitness experts say a New Year's resolution to get in shape…
Doubling protein intake when dieting protects muscle loss
Doubling protein intake when dieting protects muscle loss A new study challenges the long-held adage that significant muscle loss is unavoidable when losing…
Athletes need to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass
Athletes need to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat a high fibre, low-fat diet balanced…