Walking and cycling are beneficial even in air polluted cities, says study
It is known that walking and cycling have lots of beneficial effects. They can raise the metabolic rate of the body and help keep...
Eating fruits, vegetables or wholegrain foods may not directly help lose weight
It is known that eating plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and wholegrain foods, can improve health in the long run.
These foods usually contain...
Obesity-related genes do not prevent weight loss, says study
Many factors can influence weight loss, such as emotions, hormones, diet, living environment, physical activity, and relationships with other people.
Among these factors, genetic factors...
Dog walking can change body shape and size in obese people
Owning a dog can bring lots of benefits. One of them is that dog walking can increase your physical activity and help you keep...
Motivation can help people lose weight
Overweight is a serious health threat. It can increase risk for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory problems.
Most people with excess weight choose to...
Vegetables and fruits rich in nitrate could boost sport performance, says study
It is known that fruits and vegetables can bring many benefits to the body, such as reducing risks of heart disease and cancer, maintaining...
Weight loss may reduce risks of 8 more cancers, says study
Obesity is an important health issue in the world. It is estimated that 640 million adults in 2014 and 110 million children and teenagers...
Physical activity can reduce the risks of death and cancer caused by alcohol
Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can cause many health problems. This includes stroke, high blood...
Starve a fever, stuff a cold: how we should eat when we are sick
When we have a cold or a fever, our eating habits change. Often we may lose our appetite and eat very little food.
However, a...
Smoking has long-term impacts on DNA, says study
It is known that smoking harms the body in various ways. It can cause lung disease by damaging the airways and the small air...