The latest sweat science is dragging us to the age of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT. This involves bursts of intense exercise broken up by brief rest periods, and it improves everything from metabolism to cardiac endurance to brain health, says Mark Peterson, C.S.C.S., Ph.D., an assistant professor of physical medicine at the University of… Read More »
In a 10-year study published in February, researchers reported that men who can do 40 pushups have a whopping 96% lower risk of heart disease than guys who can’t muster 10. The average man in the study: Nearly 40 years old and overweight, but not obese. All 1,562 men were physically active firefighters rather than… Read More »
Sometimes it’s easy to forget about the health of your hearing. Hearing loss isn’t something people tend to think of until the damage has been done and they’re looking at hearing aids. With all the health concerns out there hearing health tends to slide down the list until it’s all but forgotten. Unfortunately, this leads… Read More »
One in three people in the UK suffer from poor sleep. At best, a lack of sleep can leave people feeling irritable, at worst, sleep deprivation can cause serious medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes – and it shortens life expectancy. People should generally aim for eight hours sleep, said the NHS. As… Read More »
In recent years, the laws surrounding medical marijuana in the United States have relaxed considerably. As a result, a number of cannabis products have entered the marketplace, whether for medical, health, and recreational use. CBD is one such product that has become increasingly popular as a health supplement. It offers benefits ranging from anti-anxiety properties,… Read More »