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Rethinking Fitness: Your Fantasy Football League Could Boost Physical Activity Levels By 31% [News]

Posted by Julie Fine on Apr 28, 2014 in Health It UP, News, Study

New research suggests that the popularity of online fantasy sports leagues could be a new way to boost physical activity and the fitness of individuals.

Don’t Let The Word “Vegetable” Fool You; Especially Not In Häagen-Dazs’ New Tomato Ice Cream

Posted by Julie Fine on Apr 24, 2014 in Diet It UP, News, WTF?

Fat-free. Antioxidants. Electrolytes. Organic! Magical health words can make us THINK that we are making well-rounded choices. But you’re likely biting off more than you can chew — AND a few extra calories. The same holds for Häagen-Dazs’ new tomato ice cream.

Is Wearable Fitness Tech Primed To Spark A Big Change In Healthcare? [News]

Posted by Julie Fine on Apr 23, 2014 in Fitness Trackers, Gear It UP, Health It UP, News

Out with the diamond bracelet or designer watch — in with the latest wearable fitness tech. New data shows that fitness fanatics aren’t the only ones using wearable tech; in fact, the market is dominated by the obese population. And that might lead to insurance covering your next fitness tracker.

Food For Thought: Does A Food’s Texture (In Your Mouth) Impact How Many Calories We Eat?

Posted by Julie Fine on Apr 21, 2014 in Diet It UP, News, Nutrition Science, Study

The heated creamy vs. crunchy debate might hit more than just peanut butter. New research suggests that the way food feels in your mouth might impact the way you perceive calories and ultimately how MUCH you’re eating.

Why The “Healthy Eating Is Too Expensive” Excuse Isn’t Legitimate Anymore (And How To Kick It Out For Good)

Posted by Julie Fine on Apr 17, 2014 in Diet It UP, Health It UP, News, Study

“I would love to eat healthier, but it’s insanely expensive,” is an excuse we hear all too often. And that raises an important question: does a healthy diet really cost THAT much more? Turns out, it doesn’t.

Start Marinating Your Steak In BEER, Because Science Says It Fights Cancer [Study]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 9, 2014 in Diet It UP, Health It UP, News, Nutrition Science, Study

Fire up the grill and douse your meat with a fresh Bud. And then crack one open for yourself — new research found that it might just help fight cancer.

Experts Explain Why Being Underweight Might Be MORE Dangerous Than Being Obese [Study]

Posted by Julie Fine on Apr 7, 2014 in Health It UP, News, Obesity, Study

New research reveals that being too thin puts you in quite a risky place, with a heightened risk of death. Could being underweight be MORE dangerous than being obese?

[News] Selfie Addiction: The Dangers In Chasing The “Perfect Photo”

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Mar 31, 2014 in Health It UP, Mental & Cognition, News

Addicted to selfies? Psychiatrists are now linking various mental conditions, such as addiction, OCD, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder to obsessive selfie-taking behaviors.

[Study] Could A Unique Protein Reduce The Development Of Alzheimer’s?

Posted by Julie Fine on Mar 27, 2014 in Disease, Health It UP, Mental & Cognition, News, Study

Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. A newly discovered protein could help us better understand the disease and lead to a potential treatment.

[Study] The One INSANE Health Benefit Of The Tequila Plant That You Knew Nothing About

Posted by Julie Fine on Mar 24, 2014 in Diet It UP, News, Nutrition Science, Study

For many people, tequila has had a promising effect on liquid courage. Now, researchers say the plant used to create it may unlock a number of health benefits, help with weight loss, and even assist the more than 26.2 million type 2 diabetics in America.

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