Drink Up! Coffee Drinkers Live Longer, Study Says [Study]
For decades conventional wisdom taught us that the caffeinated, brown, super fuel was harmful to human health. It’s time to rethink that belief as the largest study EVER on coffee reveals shocking health implications.
Read More20 Motivational Fitness Pictures a la Pinterest
Looking for a kick in the ass to help turbocharge your workouts? Pinterest is stupidly good when it comes to motivation, specifically the fitness and health variety. The following is a collection of my 20 favorite motivational fitness pictures and messages a la Pinterest.
Read MoreWhat The World’s Food Consumption Looks Like [Infographic]
An in-depth look into the world’s food consumption and annual spend…the results are shocking.
Read MoreWhat is Cellulite and How to Get Rid of It
Cellulite is one of the most frustrating aesthetic puzzles for women of all ages and sizes. Women in their 20’s get cellulite ALL the time-just look at Lauren Conrad, Tara Reid, and Mischa Barton. All three are gorgeous and in incredible shape (or were, Tara Reid’s kind of gone downhill a bit lately), yet cellulite manages to plaster their backsides like stucco paint. What gives?
Read MoreBlood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Triglycerides Explained
Going to the doctor’s office can be a stupidly confusing experience. Here’s your guide to all of the confusing vitals-blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.-and what numbers to shoot for.
Read More7 Ways To Burn Calories And Increase Your Fitness At Work
I’d classify working a 9-to-5 desk job as the antithesis of a fit lifestyle. Being that sedentary is absolutely miserable for your health, and being caught-up right in the middle of it kills me a little bit inside every day…literally. Here are 7 ways that YOU can infuse a little fitness into your work day.
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Summer Drinks for Your Belly
As fun and seasonal as they are, umbrella cocktails will quickly turn your rock-solid, hard-earned beach body into a fatty, unflattering mess. Avoid the following drinks to keep your waistline slim and trim, and save yourself the hassle of buying a bigger bikini come August.
Read MoreWhat is Caffeine and is it Really Healthy? Debate On…
What is caffeine and is it really healthy? That question has been asked a trillion, gazillion times, yet I still don’t believe the debate is anywhere near settled. Get the full scoop on what caffeine is, how it works, how it can benefit you, and the drawbacks to watch out for.
Read MoreYour iPod Is Making You Deaf…
Did you know that there’s no such thing as age-related hearing loss? Our hearing doesn’t magically get worse over the years, but rather deteriorates from prolonged exposure to really loud noises. Every time you walk by a jack hammer, shoot a gun, or go to a banging concert you’re killing the tiny hair cells within your ears…and they don’t grow back.
Read MoreUberfood: Cinnamon
No doubt cinnamon tastes absolutely phenomenal when paired with sweet, fatty, sugary deliciousness, but on its own cinnamon is one of the healthiest substances on earth. It’s pretty incredible that a little sprinkle of brown, aromatic, heart-warming ground cinnamon can pack a multitude of health benefits. Here’s to cinnamon and recreating its image as a health food.
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