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A NYT article came out recently summarizing a study of 500 women and their experiences as young girls when it came to weight and parental comments about it (the link to the article is embedded): …
Eating Disorders May Arise from Parental Comments about WeightRead More
The brain shrinks as you age, and all you can hope for is good genes and healthy habits to slow it down. But what if good genes are there but healthy habits aren’t…and you gain …
Tufts University’s Health&Nutrition Letter did a front page review of a NYT article based on a study of some contestants in “The Biggest Loser” TV-reality show from a few years back. The gist of the …
Another article showing exercise reduces your risk of dementia comes out. And it seems even if you start later in life, your brain can still grow more neurons, get bigger, and be more resistant to …
You know your height, hair color, eye color, skin texture, intelligence, etc are things that get passed on from your ancestors through genes, but did you know that there are limits and capacities for your …
To fast or not to fast, that is a dumb question if you enjoy food. But if you’re trying to lose weight, silly ideas start sounding smart. A great study several years ago, on middle …
To Fast or Not to Fast, Shakespeare Never Bothered to InquireRead More
If only it were as simple as some people say: Just walk for better health. But that is such a minimalist approach that may not yield even minimal benefits. We tend to believe that walking …
Bone Density vs Bone Quality vs Falling: What Works and How?Read More
Is it possible that just by being fit as a kid, you can be more financially stable as an adult? So suggests a recent study in the ACSM’s MSSE (July 2016). But there are many …
This may sound wonky but I believe it highlights a few training considerations fitness pros and acolytes might consider. First of all, when it comes to strength or resistance training (RT), as compared to aerobic …
Strength with Speed vs Sustained Contractions: Which is Better and Why (Not?)Read More
The on-going debate on what is the best way to train your muscles for strength and/or size started in earnest back in the mid-1950s, about when Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE) came into the lexicon. At …
To Get Bigger, Stronger Muscles You Gotta Lift til It Hurts (a little)Read More
