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No ‘Paine’ No gain?   Isolationism can be a good thing.                                                          ...
Screening Teens’ Hearts Could Be Lifesaving THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) — Checking the hearts of teenagers, athletes and non-athletes alike, could save thousands of lives, a new study suggests. The heart check recommended is an electrocardiogram (ECG), which records...
How Dieters Get Fooled Into Eating More Bad news for dieters: According to a new study, you may be eating less healthy than you think you are — all because you’re on a diet. Huh? It’s simple, really. If you’re...
Night Owls at Risk for Weight Gain and Bad Diet Night Owls – People who go to bed late and sleep late eat more fast food and weigh more CHICAGO — Staying up late every night and sleeping in is...
Are dietary supplements working against you? Do you belong to the one-half of the population that frequently uses dietary supplements with the hope that it might be good for you? Well, according to a study published in an upcoming issue...
Truths about Exercise: Dispelling Exercise Myths and Misconceptions At Vertex Fitness, we believe the most important part of helping people achieve results is through the education we provide and dispelling exercise myths and misconceptions.” Dispelling exercise myths and misconceptions #1 –...
Why Is Your Kid Fat? There is no doubt that the surge in adolescent obesity is real. As a father of two wonderful young lasses, I am in their school yards virtually everyday and see it first hand. I will...
Which Sleep Style Is Healthiest? — Your preferred p.m. pose could be giving you back and neck pain, tummy troubles, even premature wrinkles. Discover the best positions for your body–plus the one you may want to avoid. The Best: Back...
Lose Your Fear of Weight Lifting Just because you’re not vying for 20-inch biceps or thunderously strong thighs like the muscle heads in the gym doesn’t mean you should shun the weight room. Weight lifting gives you an edge over belly...
Eat three hours before hard exercise DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please settle an argument between my mom and me. She insists I eat a “hearty” breakfast before I leave for cross-country running early in the morning. We have to practice before...