Obesity
How Much Exercise Today’s Youth Needs to ‘Offset’ a Day of Sitting
Think about it. You sit for about six hours a day at school. And when you go home, you head straight to the couch to watch TV, play video games, [...]
Childhood Obesity is Heavily Associated with Motor Control Deficits
Almost every kid grows up playing sports. Even if they don't like it, everyone plays soccer and t-ball for at least one season. Parents know it's beneficial for their child's [...]
6 Big Reasons You Should Be Eating Blackberries
Blackberries are a flavor-packed fruit that is super versatile in the kitchen. A handful of blackberries can increase the deliciousness of almost any dish. Blackberries also confer a large number [...]
8 Awesome Benefits of Eating an Apple a Day
Apples are awesome. They're portable, delicious, and, according to research, they deliver tons of helpful nutrients that can help you regulate your appetite, steer clear of illness, and even add [...]
3 Simple Commandments That’ll Guide You to Greater Fitness
Improving your fitness can sometimes feel like rocket science. Fall down the wrong rabbit hole, and suddenly you're surrounded by complex terminology and insane diet and training programs. For the [...]
Is Kashi GO Cereal Actually Healthy?
Kashi has become synonymous with health in the eyes of many Americans. The California-based company was acquired by Kellogg's in 2000 and is now a juggernaut in the natural food [...]
You’re Probably Ignoring This Number in the Nutrition Facts—and It Might Be Making You Fat
As a country, America has never been more obese. There’s no one reason for this. Too much added sugar, not enough physical activity, chronic dehydration—all of these things play a [...]
Todd Durkin, Trainer Behind NFL MVPs and Olympic Gold Medalists, Reveals His 9 Top Training Tips
Like you, I’m always looking to create an edge at the gym. I want my fitness dialed-in to perfection so I can make the most of every ounce of sweat [...]
What America Can Learn From the UK’s Battle With Junk Food
The grocery store checkout line can be a dangerous place. As you wait to load your items onto the conveyor belt, a plethora of chips, candy bars, cookies and other [...]
How Many Calories Yoga Burns—and Why Its Potential for Weight Loss Goes Way Beyond That Figure
Yoga has gone mainstream. Once thought of as a training routine reserved for soccer moms and granola-crunching free spirits, yoga offers mental and physical benefits can no longer be ignored. [...]