How Running Benefits Every Aspect of Your Life

How Running Benefits Every Aspect of Your Life

For those who have decided to begin their journey on the road to better health, running can be intimidating. However, in honor of National Running Day, it is important to understand just how beneficial running can be for your body. Though the act of running 

Have Scientists Discovered the Cure for Obesity?

Have Scientists Discovered the Cure for Obesity?

Photo by Siora18 on Unsplash It seems like every few months there is a new study or product released to the public that claims to make you lose a great amount of weight as fast as possible. Scientists have tested everything from miracle herbs and 

Breaking Down Anorexia Nervosa

Breaking Down Anorexia Nervosa

Photo by Siora18 on Unsplash Last week, the media was in a frenzy over a 37-year-old woman, Rachael Farrokh. At roughly 40-pounds and suffering from a severe form of anorexia for more than 10 years, Rachael’s physical appearance is alarming. After taking to YouTube to 

1 Out of 3 at Risk: You Could Have Metabolic Syndrome

1 Out of 3 at Risk: You Could Have Metabolic Syndrome

Photo by Siora18 on Unsplash According to new research, about a third of adults in the United States have an increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Though co-author of the study, Dr. Robert J. Wong of the Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital Campus says, 

One Hour Too Long: TV and Obesity

One Hour Too Long: TV and Obesity

Photo by John Sting on Unsplash The health issues that arise from too many hours spent watching TV are widespread. According to a new study, too much TV is worse for your child’s body and brain than you might have thought. The Study Researchers from 

Dementia: How Does Weight Affect Your Risk?

Dementia: How Does Weight Affect Your Risk?

Photo by I Yunmai on Unsplash A new study designed to assess the connection between weight and dementia risk found that a little extra weight may actually protect you from developing this condition. The Study The study, recently published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology,