General Health
Stop Breathing So Much
Breathing seems to be the hot topic of the week in the health world. First, a recent study revealed that poor eating habits can lead to asthma and other lung-related problems in teenagers. Then, a separate study stated that fruit and fish oil can help counteract the problem and actually improve lung function (add that [...]
Lower Stress, Lower Fat - Breakthrough Study
We were already fairly certain that stress can lead to unhealthy weight gain. Whether it was because of anxious over-eating or a combination of other factors wasn't quite as clear though — until now.
Scientists at Georgetown university have officially confirmed that there are indeed specific chemical triggers that cause our bodies to store more fat. [...]
What Is Glycemic Index?
We've all heard of the latest fad diets, usually falling under a vague title of "high carb" or "low carb". The problem is that there are different kinds of carbohydrates — very different! While the right carbs at the right time can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight and/or build muscle, the wrong [...]
Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival #4
Monday is Blog Carnivals Day (see the FAQ for a detailed breakdown of FitBuff.com's posting schedule). A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click [...]
How a Digital Scale Analyzes and Calculates Your Body Fat Percentage
With John's recent frustrations over his body fat measurements, we decided to find out exactly how body fat calculators, monitors, analyzers, and scales work (lots of fancy names, but one universal way of estimating your body fat percentage).
Holy Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, Batman! Body fat scales use BIA to estimate your body composition (ratio of fat [...]
5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Kids are notoriously picky eaters. If it doesn't come in a box with a cute cartoon character promoting it, then they probably aren't interested. It's important to get your children to develop healthy eating habits early on, without having to force them to reluctantly choke down something they don't enjoy. In fact, making them eat [...]
Imagine Sex Feeling 5 Times Better
A recent study has found that circumcision removes the 5 most sensitive areas of the penis. If you've already had it done — don't worry — most of your friends and colleagues are probably playing with just a helmet too. What began as a mostly religious ritual has become almost routine at most hospitals throughout [...]
Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival #2
Monday is Blog Carnivals Day (see the FAQ for a detailed breakdown of FitBuff.com's posting schedule). A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click [...]
7 Steps to Natural Acne-Free Skin
Acne cures are a lot like diets — there isn't one master fix that will work for every person. But, if you've been trying everything you can for years, then the following regimen is worth a shot.
I learned about it from one of my past dermatologists, who was as frustrated with my stubborn acne as [...]
How Important Is Your Vision to You?
With Summer now in full swing, many of us will be spending more time outside — cookouts, beaches, parks. You probably already know how important it is to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Have you seen that commercial for Banana Boat sunscreen where there is a bodybuilder with [...]
