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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...

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...

Save Time with the 7-Minute Scientific Workout

by Shawn Radcliffe | May 30, 2013 | Fitness, Health

Looking for a quick, low-tech workout that you can take with you wherever you go? Science has the answer … in only 7 minutes. You don’t always have time for a full workout, especially when you are traveling. But, says Science, you can still work hard and stay fit. All...

Three Ways to Fight Back Against Daytime Sleepiness

by Shawn Radcliffe | May 24, 2013 | Health, Medicine

If you are dealing with excessive daytime sleepiness, gain an extra boost of alertness with tips from these recent research studies. We’ve all been there … nodding off in the middle of a meeting while your boss is talking, or having trouble focusing after a...

Party Now, Pay Later—Teenage Years Still Increase Risk of Stroke

by Shawn Radcliffe | Apr 24, 2013 | Fitness, Health, Nutrition

Think all those late-night trips for fast food as a teenager don’t matter? Well, you could be paying the price for too many McDonald’s Big Macs—not to mention smoking and drinking—for years to come. According to a new study, your rebellious bad habits may still...