Eating later in the day may contribute to weight gain, according to a new study. The one-week study included 31 overweight and obese adults, mean age 36. Ninety percent were women. They took part in a weight loss study that compared daily calorie restrictions with time-restricted diets, meaning they

It can be difficult to train every day of the week. Most people, even if they get the chance to work out, forget about it. With busy schedules, tasks and daily activities, exercising may not be on your priority list. You make excuses like being too tired or just saying youll do it tomorrow. In the e

Being busy with art is a moment in which time itself seems to stand still. You become so intertwined with your concentration, flow and self-expression that other thoughts that can generally drive your mood away. For this reason, it is important to start something new without worrying about a difficu

Anyone who has ever tucked a small child to bed or into a gently rocking hammock will know that a rocking motion makes it easier to fall asleep. Now, a new study conducted in young adults proves the broad benefits of rocking motion during sleep. In fact, the study in humans shows that rocking not on

Suffering from unwanted urine loss or incontinence is annoying. Yet this ailment occurs in many women of different ages. This can be after pregnancy, during stress or in menopause. Incontinence occurs when urine is involuntarily released from the bladder. This can vary from small leaks to large quan

In the latest evidence that sticking to your health-focused New Years resolutions is worth it, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have found that regular exercise is linked to better eating habits. The new study looked at 2,680 young adults who did not exercise or diet regularly. Scien

Youve probably heard it all your life:Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It makes sense, right? If we want energy for everything we do in a day, we need to fuel our bodies. If your goal is to shed a few extra pounds, we should skip breakfast, according to new research. Previous studies

Spending time with people who arent involved with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image, according to researchers at the University of Waterloo. In a new study, researchers examined how social interactions affect body image. They found that in addition to the previous findin

Eating out is a Valentines Day treat. To make a restaurant visit healthy and nutritious, as well as fun or romantic, you should plan what to eat before you leave the house. Choosing healthy food while dining out doesnt have to dampen your enjoyment for Valentines Day or any time of the year. Before

“Beer for wine and you will feel good, wine for beer and you will feel strange” goes the age-old aphorism. But scientists have now shown that it doesnt matter how you order your drinks. If you drink too much, you will probably still get sick. Ninety volunteers, aged between 19 and 40, were recruite

Scars form after our skin has been severely damaged:as a result of an injury such as a cut or burn, from conditions such as severe acne, and following planned procedures such as surgery. The scar may still be visible long after the wound has healed. Especially if the scar is obvious, it can be a ser

Most women struggle with belly fat despite the hundreds of crunches they do every day. Some spend hours in the gym working on their abs and the results are not visible. Strong, well-defined abs are considered a sign of health and fitness. Unfortunately, these muscles are usually covered with subcuta

New research shows that taking part in Dry January – abstaining from alcohol for a month – helps people gain more control over their drinking, have more energy, have better skin and lose weight. They also report drinking less water months later. The study was conducted with more than 800 people who

Many people see the start of a new year as an opportunity to hit big goals:lose 10 pounds, run a marathon, or hit the gym every day at sunrise. Such goals, especially without a plan on how to achieve them, often fade from memory in the spring. Here are three things to keep in mind when making New Ye

Smoking is a difficult habit to quit, but when you do it, the health benefits are almost immediate. Your heart rate drops to normal levels in 20 minutes, your lung function improves in a few weeks, and your risk of heart disease drops in half in a year. But as your body repairs the damage smoking ha

Old habits are hard to unlearn. If youve ever tried to stick to New Years resolutions and failed, youre definitely not alone. We all know a lot of people whose goals disappear into thin air after the first months of the year. One of the most common New Years resolutions is to get fit and healthy – a

For many people, the winter months bring a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is characterized by symptoms such as daily feelings of sadness or depression, lack of energy, difficulty sleeping, moodiness, changes in appetite, and loss of interest in usual activities. The

Living a holistic lifestyle is a lot healthier than most lifestyles. It basically means that you choose to live your life and heal your body through natural remedies. What is unique about this way of living is that you observe everything as a whole.Here are the ten holistic lifestyle tips for a heal

Scientists say they can predict whether someone may live or die longer than average by looking at their DNA. The team analyzed the combined effect of genetic variations affecting lifespan to produce a scoring system. People who score in the top ten percent of the population may live five years longe

Mindfulness may be associated with fewer menopausal symptoms in women, according to a new study. Researchers found that being mindful may be especially helpful for menopausal women who struggle with irritability, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment,