Archive for March 27th, 2011

Not All Carbs Are Bad… Some May Even Extend Your Life

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

White bread may shave years off your life. But studies show that whole-wheat bread may be a life extender.

Diet vs. Exercise: Which Is the Champ?

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

 If you lose weight through dieting alone, your body won’t burn fat any easier. To rev up your fat-burning engines, focus less on how often you empty your plate and more on how often you fill your walking shoes.

Fitness Psychology Tackles the Sweats

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

If you are among those who suffer from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, it can cause you a lot of unhappiness.  For some, this disease can be so troubling that it becomes a key reason they avoid going to the gym.  Hyperhidrosis causes sweating even in cool weather, or when just relaxing, so it’s not especially [...]

Smile… Your Kids Might Just Eat More Fruits & Veggies

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

A new study, published in the journal Obesity, suggests that parents smile while eating something that they want their children to eat. Researchers found that how much children wanted to eat a particular food was influenced by emotions displayed by people eating it in photos.