It's time to make room for the double for unique benefits for both men and women of any size and fitness level. For a warmup, cool-down or a full-out working routine, you should consider doing [...]
Training with weights will provide remarkable results for women over 50 who are plus sized. Overweight women 50+ can just as easily pick up a dumbbell or barbell as thinner women in this age group. [...]
Building thigh muscles will dramatically fight aging. There is an inverse relationship between muscle mass and aging, in that the more muscle mass you have, the slower you will age. The more muscle in your [...]
4 Tips Straight from the Dentist’s Mouth The most important part of planning the perfect Valentine’s Day date is planning on having fresh breath. This make-it-or-break-it step cannot be crammed in at the last minute, [...]
Research shows that radiation from CT scans isn’t as bad as once thought. You should not hesitate to visit the ER because you think a CT scan will be ordered. What may be particularly concerning [...]
The feeling or sensation of being just about to pass out during your workout can come in the form of dizziness or lightheadedness. "Dizziness and/or feeling lightheaded during exercise can be related to several issues," [...]
A doctor gives an explanation for feeling dizzy after exercise and how to manage this problem. I've had personal training clients complain of dizziness during exercise. These were people who weren't, let's say, in the [...]
For women who feel awkward because they’re stronger than their husbands, I’ve decided to write this article. I was inspired by a thread on a fitness site. I could not believe how many women (who’ve [...]
Here is a very simple way to keep steamed broccoli, carrots, etc., hot WHILE you eat them. And I mean very hot -- so that you're never stiffed with vegetables that have become unpleasant due [...]
A spine specialist weighs in on whether or not deadlifts and farmer walks can make you shorter. It seems logical: You have 315 pounds pulling down on you. Therefore, over time, this will cause the [...]
If you suffer from mole anxiety and fear of melanoma, you need to read this helpful information for the "molechondriac." Do you find yourself constantly checking your moles for changes? Imagining changes? Worrying incessantly about [...]
A rapid heart rate in the middle of the night is something you SHOULD be worried about, rather than trying to ignore it and brush it off as just anxiety or your imagination. Your heart [...]
A study recommends a particular exercise for men with prostate cancer undergoing radiation treatment. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, recommend yoga. Men, especially those who are undergoing radiation treatment for [...]
Muscle twitching may not be a big deal to you, but for many men and women, it causes tremendous anxiety and stress. Just one muscle twitch can set off a fear of dying if the [...]
"Bad levers" are a freakin' curse for the back squat and deadlift, whether you want to believe this or not. I used to be a personal trainer for a health club. But even long before that, [...]
Here are instructions on how to lose 100 pounds using a treadmill without running. One reason you have not lost weight despite spending a lot of time on a treadmill is because you’ve been holding [...]
After reading this you’ll never again be convinced that thirst can be mistaken for hunger. What a crock! That thirst can be mistaken for hunger is absolutely one of the most ridiculous myths out there. When [...]
Here is a careful explanation of how a young, fit athlete could drop from a heart attack. Assume the athlete is not on any drugs or medications, and does not have a congenital heart defect. [...]
Here is why you do NOT need to add water when you grind oranges in the Nutribullet. If you peel oranges (seedless) and load them in sections into your Nutribullet, you will not have to [...]
High blood pressure doesn’t mean that you can’t lift weights for building mass. I cite a fascinating study out of McMaster University. This study showed that lifting lighter weights to muscle failure is sufficient to [...]
Do you really need surgery to correct lumbar scoliosis? Could there be a conservative way to deal with this problem? “Research is inconclusive on whether nonsurgical care truly corrects [lumbar] scoliosis by reducing the curvature [...]
Here’s complete information about urine colors, smell, burning when you “go” and other excrement-related issues for cancer-phobes. If you can’t get through the day without urinating into a plastic cup to inspect your excrement, even [...]
If you’re reluctant to bring an injured cat in for emergency treatment because you can’t pay the bill, here’s encouraging information from a veterinarian. It’s one thing when a cat gets sick (ongoing diarrhea, starts [...]
A vet explains why your kitten’s anus is swollen and irritated: MANY possible causes. This could be due to quite a few possible causes that then indirectly lead to anal irritation and swelling. The most [...]
Will yogurt make your cat sick? Will yogurt -- considered healthy for people -- cause your cat to vomit? Many people will give their cat milk without a second thought, and milk is a dairy [...]
Here’s what a veterinarian, not layperson in a forum, says about what might be causing your cat to lick off its fur. Does your cat frequently lick off its fur, sometimes even in patches? I asked [...]
A veterinarian explains the many causes, and solutions behind why a cat drags its butt on the floor after pooping. It’s not uncommon for a cat to drag its butt across a floor after having [...]
A veterinarian reveals if cancer could cause a cat’s vomit to be white and foaming. If your cat has been retching a foamy white substance lately, perhaps you’ve wondered if this could mean cancer. But [...]
A vet provides easy way to figure out how much your cat should urinate every day. “The normal water intake for an adult cat is 45 ml (about 1-1/2 oz) per kg (2.2 lbs.) of [...]
Here’s what a DVM says about vets holding cats when the owners can’t pay the bill. “It is legal to hold the animal in some states, not legal in most others,” begins Jean Hofve, DVM, [...]
A doctor explains why a urinary tract infection mimics Alzheimer’s dementia in elderly people. As odd as it is, it’s true: A urinary tract infection (UTI), also known as a bladder infection, will often produce [...]
ALS begins locally and then spreads throughout the body. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have made a discovery. And that is how ALS spreads throughout the body, [...]
Ever wonder exactly what IS going on inside the lower part of your stomach that causes the "butterfly" or fluttery feeling when you're feeling anxiety or fear? “A fluttering sensation in the lower abdomen is [...]
Here is what a medical doctor says about anxiety causing both chest and left arm pain. Dr. David D. Clarke, MD, is president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association which aims to educate people that so [...]
You can have diarrhea every day from stress, says a GI doctor. “Diarrhea results from a normal amount of feces mixed with a greater than normal amount of water,” begins David D. Clarke, MD, President, [...]
A doctor explains just HOW mental stress and anxiety create a migraine headache. David D. Clarke, MD, is president of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. Physical ailments from mental stress are a real phenomenon and can [...]
Here’s your answer to whether or not stress can change the color of your stools... ...an explanation from David D. Clarke, MD, President, Psychophysiologic Disorders Association, Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus, Oregon Health & Science [...]
How anxiety causes you to urinate more is explained by a urologist. It’s no secret that there’s something about anxiety that causes more trips to the toilet to take a leak. But what’s really going [...]
Here is what a urologist has to say about the cause of tiny black dots or specks in your semen. “This is not an uncommon complaint, but in general, there is no good answer,” begins [...]
Here is what a urologist has to say about sudden-onset, foul-smelling urine. “The most common cause of sudden onset, foul-smelling urine is food related,” says Kenneth Peters, MD, chief of urology for Beaumont Hospital, Royal [...]
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