As the weather warms, we spend more time outside and become more active. It is important to pay special attention to your feet. Foot health contributes to your overall health. From beginners to advanced exercisers, good foot care is important to keep your body healthy. Whether youre training for a b

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to meet their fitness goals with ease and enjoy eating healthy foods while others constantly find it difficult to do both? According to a new study, people with stronger life purpose are more likely to accept messages that promote health behavior change th

The oft-embraced cheat day is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose — the equivalent of a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries — while on a high-fat, low-carb diet can lead to damaged blood vessels

A new study found that exercise does more to maintain substantial weight loss than diet. The findings show that people who successfully lose weight rely on physical activity to maintain energy balance (rather than chronic dietary restriction) to prevent weight gain. In the study, people who successf

A poor diet is responsible for more deaths worldwide than tobacco, high blood pressure or any other health risk, according to a new scientific study. Consuming low amounts of healthy foods, such as whole grains, and too many unhealthy foods, including sweetened drinks, are responsible for one in fiv

Taking at least twenty minutes of your day to walk or sit in a place where you feel in touch with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels. That is the finding of a study that for the first time has established the most effective dose of an urban nature experience. We know that s

All right, youve decided to go horseback riding. All nice and nice, but then you have to inform yourself well about what to expect and therefore prepare yourself well. You will not have made this decision lightly; you love horses and like the sport. You may have even ridden a few times and cared for

We all know the most common symptoms of stress:being irritable, eating, sleeping problems and more. But there are other more surprising signals that tell your body its time to relax. You should not ignore the stress complaints below. You get headaches more often If you have severe headaches more of

Extend your life by increasing your muscle strength. That is the main message of a study presented at EuroPrevent 2019, a conference of the European Society of Cardiology. Strength is dependent on the ability to generate force and speed and to coordinate movement. In other words, it is the measure

Joseph Pilates - the creator of Pilates - called it control. In his book Return to Life Through Contrology, he defined his work as a way to fully and thoroughly unite body, mind and spirit. His principles, which we now call the principles of Pilates, are the foundation for his approach to physical f

It will be a sunny Easter weekend and that is of course wonderful. But because it is still early in the year and the skin is not yet used to a lot of sun, the KWF advises you to protect yourself well against the sun with this spring sun. This means that every two hours you must lubricate well and th

Time and again, research has shown that women who do strength training regularly enjoy a long list of health benefits. Some women still fear that strength training will make them unfeminine; however, once women of all ages realize the benefits of resistance training, the negative thoughts quickly fa

Reducing your body fat is a battle against biology – your body just doesnt want to let go of those precious reserves, which is how humanity has survived for hundreds of thousands of years. However, times have changed and we now have more than enough fat and calories. Worse, we have too much. There a

If you suffer from unwanted urine loss, it can be a comforting thought that you are not the only one who has this problem. It is estimated that there are about 700,000 women in the Netherlands who suffer from incontinence. The amount of urine lost can vary from a few drops to the entire bladder cont

Without following a particular diet, overweight people who tracked daily food consumption using a free smartphone app lost significant weight in a new study. The researchers used a free app where dieters could record their food intake and weight. They then divided the 105 study participants, who wer

Figuring out all the factors that can affect your vitamin D level is complicated. Your body makes vitamin D when sunlight hits the skin. You can also get the vitamin from food (but few foods are a natural source of vitamin D) or by taking a supplement. The process by which the body makes vitamin D i

Yoga studios have become places where vibrant activities take place. A space that normally rests on time and personal reflection, now also functions as a social venue. While its nice to have a community space for practitioners to gather, there are some things that can help maintain a sacred atmosphe

One of the best feelings in the world is a genuinely genuine laugh. It can bring people together and create amazing connections. Everything from a little giggle to a laugh to a roll on the floor can turn a room from cold to warm. Two medical researchers have examined the benefits of laughter and fou

Leave the cheese omelette. There is sobering news for egg lovers. A large study reports that adults who eat more eggs and dietary cholesterol have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause. Egg yolks are one of the richest sources of dietary cholesterol of all

Do you sometimes feel lifeless as if your batteries are almost empty? You could start the day strong, but by mid-afternoon you cant go all the way. Fatigue affects everyone at one time or another. Here are some basic steps you can take to “recharge your batteries”. Take it easy If youre a go-getter