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Burger King to Offer Lower-Fat French Fries

by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 25, 2013 | Health, Nutrition

A lower-fat, lower-calorie version of french fries may be available soon at a fast food restaurant near you. Feeling guilty for grabbing some fast food after (or instead of) your workout? Don’t worry. Burger King has your back … with a new french fry that has 40...

Healthy Habits May Lead to Younger Cells

by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 18, 2013 | Fitness, Health, Medicine

A new study finds that a healthy habits like diet, more exercise, and stress reduction are linked to longer telomeres, the protective caps on chromosomes that indicate the age of the body’s cells. Simple lifestyle changes—like eating right, exercising more, and...

New Method Finds Depression Equally Common in Men and Women

by Shawn Radcliffe | Sep 5, 2013 | Health, Medicine

By combining traditional and alternative symptoms of depression, a new study found that roughly one-third of men and women show symptoms of depression. When it comes to experiencing depression, men and women may not be that far off, according to a new study that also...

Stretching at the Edge—Is Hot Yoga Safe?

by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 19, 2013 | Fitness, Yoga

Ready to sweat it out in the yoga room? A new study examines the safety of hot yoga, and finds that doing yoga in a heated environment may not be that much different from less extreme styles. The moment you open the door to the yoga room, already packed wall-to-wall...

Camping Could Help Reset Your Internal Clock

by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 5, 2013 | Fitness, Health, Science

Artificial lights, including computers and smartphones, can throw off your body’s circadian rhythm. A new study shows that a week of camping might give your internal clock a much-needed reset. If you have trouble waking up in the morning or feel sluggish while sitting...

Heart Disease: Why Breakfast Is Still the Most Important Meal of the Day

by Shawn Radcliffe | Jul 29, 2013 | Health, Medicine, Nutrition

A new study by Harvard researchers shows that men who skipped breakfast had an increased risk of heart disease. If you are out the door each morning without so much as a glance at the kitchen, a new study provides another reason to slow down and take time out of your...