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You probably already know that a high fat diet can lead to a host of physical problems, but did you know that it can lead to memory impairment as we age? A new study from Ohio State University has found that just three days on a high fat diet could crush your cognitive ability if you are a...

Leaning into longevity by staying fit and healthy can offset many health risks, including a predisposition to illness in our genes, providing some much-needed motivation to keep moving. But bad lifestyle choices could seriously derail our efforts, say the experts. Here’s what you need to know...

Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic have proven to significantly drop fat in patients, but experts have also warned of the accompanying muscle and bone loss that goes with these kinds of treatments. Now, a new drug, bimagrumab, has shown promise when it comes to burning fat while building...

Fitness enthusiasts have long known that vitamin D and omega 3 offer a myriad of health benefits, but a new study has looked at these nutrients’ potential to aid longevity, and it seems that you don’t have to take much to hold back the hands of time. The Benefits of Taking Vitamin D and Omega 3...

Alzheimer’s disease is a cruel ailment that gradually takes our memory, language, and sense of self, but new research is showing how regular exercise can serve as a preventative tool, minimizing many of its markers. Alzheimer’s main biological features are the presence of amyloid protein...

An underrated berry has become the subject of high interest to scientists as a new study showed its potential game-changing weight loss benefits after just one week. Here’s what you need to know. A clinal trial recently published in the Journal of Nutrients discovered that the humble elderberry...

Dr Michaela Peramaki is an all-rounder: as a doctor of physical therapy, the popular fitness coach is also a former DI track athlete and inspirational natural bodybuilder. But despite her thousands of hours of training, she understandably hates to waste a single rep. So, in an effort to find out...

Whether you have a resolution to improve your work performance, nail that interview for a new job, or a impress everyone at a big meeting , a new study has shown why you should make the time to put some vigorous physical exercise into your overall prep. The effects of working out before work...

Elite athletes have long been associated with a greater chance of developing dementia at an earlier age, but those who seek to defend high impact sports have pointed out that other factors, such as alcoholism, depression, and genetics may play a part. Now, new data from the University of...

Ultra-high processed foods may be convenient, but they are crushing your gains and heading you towards osteoarthritis, according to a new study presented by the Radiological Society of North America. Here’s what you need to know. The first-of-its-kind body imaging study, designed to find out...

The measure of a healthy diet has long been up for debate, but the old staple of following a specific calorie intake, or making sure that you eat the right ratio of proteins, fats, and carbs, should also be joined by a consideration of how much of the food that you eat is pro-inflammatory and...

Slap fighting’s popularity has exploded in recent years and there’s no doubt about it: the simple test of giving and receiving the primeval punishment of an open-handed slap across the face makes for violent viewing. But while some measures are currently put in place to limit the damage done by...

Urinary incontinence is more common in women, who make up around 80% of suffers, and it can be a huge inconvenience at any age. Around one in four women over 18 are forced to cope with episodes of involuntary leakage but wait an average of six-and-a-half-years before seeking medical help. With...

If you are in serious need of some extra sleep, then there may be a way to have a better bed time. A major new study has turned the pillow on the idea that late night exercise keeps you awake, meaning you could get significantly more shut-eye by simply swapping around your workout sessions. The...

Battling the bulge is a constant struggle for more than 100 million adults in the United States alone, but is all body fat the same? Not according to a new study, that says those who exercise, even if they are obese, tend to develop healthier fat. The study, carried out by the University of...

There’s no getting around it, the best way to stimulate the muscle into adapting, and growing bigger, is to load that muscle towards failure so that it comes back stronger. Still, there’s only so many reps that one can make before it’s time to hit the shower. Or is there? A new study suggests...

There’s no question that losing weight can be boiled down to the simple formula of burning more calories than you eat, but if you want to lose weight quicker and for longer, a new study from the University of Illinois has found two food groups and a sustainable method that can accelerate the...

Back pain is a common surge on health that threatens to halt our productivity at work and in the gym, but rather than relying on fad treatments, a new study published in The Lancet could bring a sigh of relief to sufferers everywhere. In fact, adults with a history of lower back pain were shown...

Anyone who is on a journey to lose weight or become healthier knows that gaining positive results requires us to drop some of the foods and beverages that we love the most. That’s why diet sodas and sugar-substituted snacks are so appealing, but for some time this group of products has been...

Cycling has long been thought of as a great way to keep your joints moving in a low impact way, and a recent study has now bolstered this theory, showing that cycling reduces knee pain and the development. of arthritis. How was the cycling study carried out? The report, published in Medicine &...