A healthy diet and exercise can boost your metabolism to help you lose weight. Increasing metabolism is necessary to burn more calories, get rid of fat, and lift your energy throughout the day. While your metabolic rate is generally dictated by your gender, age, and physical activity, you can certainly take control of your metabolism […]

Working out on an empty stomach won’t give you enough energy to perform your tasks. However, eating too much or the wrong kinds of food before your workout might just be as bad because all your energy might be used up for digestion. The following are some foods you should avoid before a workout. you […]

Some people have difficulty staying on their diet because they feel too hungry to last all day, making losing weight seem like an uphill battle. Watching your calorie intake doesn’t mean that you should eat so little to the point of getting hungry. Here are seven ways to lose weight and feel satisfied at the […]

If you’re an average American, chances are you’re spending most of your day sitting down. You sit in your workplace, going to and from work, and watching TV or surfing the web. Several studies have shown that sitting too much can cause major health problems and can offset the benefits of your workout. The following […]

Still can’t get the weight off? This might be odd, but perhaps your home is making you fat,  by ruining your diet and exercise plans. Here’s how: You know your home is making you fat if You have an open floor plan Many people love an open floor setup because it’s convenient. The problem is […]

It’s easy to blame sugar-sweetened drinks for the increase of Type 2 diabetes cases in the United States. However, a new study suggests that sugar-free diet drinks can also raise the risk of the disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that diet soda linked to type 2 diabetes For […]

Is walking throughout the day better than going to the gym? While working out in a gym can get your heart pumping, a new study claims that walking throughout the day may actually be more beneficial to your health. According to the study, recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, long periods of low-intensity exercise […]

Work stress is rising and costing American companies a lot of money. It is estimated that 80% of healthcare costs are stress-related. People deal with stress in different ways. You might need to do more than just one thing in dealing with work stress effectively, here are some of them: Meditate before leaving for work […]

Workouts can be performed at any time of the day and provide the same health benefits. Fitness experts recommend that you should perform your exercises at the same time each day, at a time that’s right for you. However, doing your workouts early in the day has several advantages over doing them at a later […]

Daytime snacks can help space your caloric requirements evenly helping you avoid eating very heavy meals. However, it can also get out of control and can lead you to consume unwanted calories. Late-night snacks are usually driven by cravings or habits and not by hunger. Here are simple ways to help you curb late-night snacking. […]