Do you want to lower your blood pressure? Reducing salt in the diet can help do this, and for many people it may be as effective as taking a common blood pressure medication, according to new research. ▶ Watch video: Pregnant women are now recommended to be screened for blood pressure at all prenatal visits. …
An analysis of the link between health outcomes and voting disparities shows that Ohio suffers from barriers in both health and voting access. The nonpartisan Healthy Democracy Healthy People coalition, with researchers from the Network for Public Health Law, updated its Health and Democracy Index this month to compare 12 “public health indicators” and voter …
Highly processed foods have attracted more than 1 in 10 people. Millions of people around the world struggle with the challenge of unhealthy food addiction. They try to give up items like potato chips, ice cream, and the like, but often find themselves unable to do so. This phenomenon has been the subject of extensive …
IIf it seems like your gym’s weight room is getting busier these days, you probably aren’t imagining it. More women, in particular, are taking up weightlifting, and the fitness industry is adapting to suit their interests, with several boutique studios focusing on strength classes and Nike launching its first line of strength equipment. And that’s …
Experts examine the time course of food representation in the brain. The visual impact of food on our mental processes can be influenced by various factors such as hunger, personal food preferences and our emotional state. However, recent research has provided insights into the cognitive processes and speed with which the human mind identifies food …
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue on some items through these links.” Denise Austin shows off toned legs in a high-cut swimsuit. The 66-year-old fitness icon posed on a lounge chair next to a pool (and in front of the ocean!) in a recent Instagram post. We’ve got all the details on …
Fitness instructor Greca Senate is showing off her curves in her new Zentoa collection. The famous fitness trainer has launched her own brand of swimwear and fitness equipment, which she calls Zentoa. The brand recently launched its third collection, which features seamless fabric created in Portugal. Celebrity fitness trainer Senada Greca shows off her fit …