General Health
Heart Attack and Hypertension Symptoms in Overweight People
There have been many studies showing a correlation between heart attack and hypertension symptoms and being overweight. But, is being overweight — all by itself — directly responsible for an increase in coronary problems?
To find out, Dutch scientists analyzed data from over 20 studies, involving over 300,000 people. Of those, about 18,000 suffered a heart-related [...]
Lifeline Screening: 15 Types of Blood Tests and Checkups You Need
Lifeline screening. No we're not playing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — more like Who Wants to Be a-Live.
These days, there are literally hundreds of different types of blood tests and screenings, and there seems to be something dangerous and hazardous hiding in everything from the food we eat to our children's toys.
So, how [...]
Steroid Use in Sports…HIGH SCHOOL Sports
Steroid use in sports has been under the spotlight more than ever recently. From Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run to Chris Benoit's alleged use of steroids before killing himself and his family, it's clear that the media is trying to vilify steroids, as well they should.
But, is the message getting through to young, impressionable kids? [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup…Finally, Some Proof!
High fructose corn syrup is one of the biggest contributors to obesity and a myriad of other diseases in the United States. I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but the Food Industry has long tried to conceal this fact, because HFCS saves manufacturers a lot of money. Not only is this "alien sugar" cheaper to [...]
Standing Desk Extension: FitBuff Member Pictures
FitBuff member Silvia Barrett sent in some great pictures of how her husband turned his boring, traditional desk into a performance-enhancing, posture-improving Standing Desk.
My husband had a large L shaped desk that he built a base frame for, to lift the whole thing up to the right height for him to use it standing up. [...]
Hip to Waist Ratio Carries More Weight Than Scale
Behold the power of the hip to waist ratio: A 6-foot-tall muscle-bound football player steps on a scale. It reads 220 pounds. Now, a 6-foot-tall football-watching couch potato steps on the same scale. It reads 220 pounds. They must be in exactly the same shape and equally healthy, right? WRONG!
You'd be surprised by how many [...]
Lose Belly Flab, Earn Cash: Would you drop 10 pounds for $350?
Would you lose your belly flab if someone literally paid you to do so? Varallo, Italy thinks so.
The mayor of the northwestern Italian city announced this week that women will be paid $70 for losing 7 pounds, and men must drop 9 pounds to score the same payday.
[Infomercial voice]: "But wait! There's more! If you [...]
Losing Belly Fat Could Save Your Life
Losing belly fat is usually a high priority on most people's list of goals, but more often than not, it's simply to look better or feel healthier. Few understand just how dangerous visceral fat can be.
Even if you are in decent shape everywhere else, if you have the proverbial "keg" instead of a six pack, [...]
10 Benefits of Stretching
Last week, we learned the 3 Golden Rules of Stretching Techniques and Exercises. Now, in a somewhat backward fashion, we're going to learn why you should be applying those 3 techniques.
FitSugar tells us the Top 10 Benefits of Stretching:
Decrease muscle stiffness
Reduce risk of injury
Relieve muscle soreness
Improve posture
Reduce stress
Enhance muscle relaxation
Improve mechanical efficiency
Prepare for impact
Promote circulation
Reduce [...]
No Bones About It, Your Skeleton Does More Than Previously Thought
Yesterday, we discussed how muscles are made. Well, not to be outdone, the skeleton has chimed in with some new tricks of its own.
Turns out there's more to your old bag of bones than previously thought. Besides the whole "keeping you from melting into a flesh-colored puddle" thing, new research found that your bone cells [...]
