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There are few things on the planet with a better reputation than exercise. The most visible benefits of regular physical activity are plainly obvious – toned muscles and thin waistlines are dead giveaways of a regular gym rat. An effective ...

When it comes to exercise techniques, there are few activities as widely known and popular as the push up. Given that pushups are an incredibly simple exercise and require nothing more than solid ground to perform, it’s no wonder that ...

It could be said that diabetes has become a modern-day epidemic. Consider that as recently as 1995, only three US states had diabetes prevalence rate of over six percent. A mere fifteen years later, not a single state had a ...

Asthma has become an area of great concern for doctors over the last few decades, as over 20 million Americans now suffer from this chronic respiratory disorder. Given its impact on the breathing process, many asthmatics are forced to make ...

If you’re over the age of 40, or happen to know a fair number of middle aged people, you’re likely well-acquainted with the term tendonitis. Like arthritis, another condition known for the chronic pain it inflicts upon older adults, tendonitis ...

See if you can answer this question: what common habit has been linked to higher rates of diabetes, depression, obesity and shorter life span? Eating junk food? Smoking cigarettes? Yes, but those aren’t the responses we’re looking for. You’ll probably ...

As anyone who has ever used an elliptical machine or treadmill can tell you, it’s pretty much impossible not to look at an exercise machine’s calorie counter. And why not? Not only do these counters indicate the effectiveness of various ...

Spending time outside no matter what the weather, naturally improves your health; what’s better than that!  There’s something soothing about being outside. One cannot deny that the fresh scents of nature are calming to your mind and body. There is ...

Martial arts might be considered child’s play to some. Schools and pro grams have sprung up around the county in response to the campaign against bullying. However, martial arts are for people of all ages, and are far more than ...

You have no doubt heard of Tai Chi, and maybe have seen some people performing it. At first glance, tai chi exercises certainly look impressive, if not somewhat complicated. But what is the purpose of these movements, and how did ...