An Easy Way to Burn More Calories on Your Walk

Recent research published in Biology Letters has found that varying your walking speed can affect the amount of calories you burn. The study was conducted by two engineering researchers from Ohio State University, who examined the amount of calories burned through different modes of walking. They concluded that changing your walking pace could increase your calorie […]

12 Evidence-Based Weight Loss Tips That Work

Fad diets and quick fixes. With so many options circulating the internet, there’s one thing that’s certain: there are no shortcuts to the discipline required to lose weight. However, there are many evidence-based choices that can help us achieve our goals. Modifying our diets, adding spices to dishes, drinking green tea and adding strength training […]

How Tai Chi Can Benefit Those with Chronic Diseases

The Chinese martial art of tai chi can be beneficial to people suffering with chronic illnesses, according to research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2015), conducted by Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and colleagues at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada. The study suggests that this thirteenth-century practice has positive health […]

A Simple, Easy Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure

According to the American Diabetes Association, one in three Americans have high blood pressure, and this condition may lead to other chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. There are a number of ways to lower your blood pressure. Using medication, nutritional supplements, weight management and exercise have all been researched and reviewed extensively to […]