Share on PinterestAdding more fruits and vegetables to one’s diet can increase the amount of flavanols consumed. Mario Tama/Getty Images Many fruits and vegetables contain flavanols, constituents with numerous health benefits. One study found that older adults with a diet low in flavanols may benefit from flavanol supplements. The findings also indicate that diets low … Read more
This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, on their website. Functional bodybuilding coach Marcus Filly is all about building strength and muscle safely and sustainably, and while much of his training advice revolves around weightlifting … Read more
Watch your barbell closely the next time you’re at the gym. Much of the surface is roughened with a diamond pattern. This is called knurling and helps grip. But near the ends of the handle, you’ll see a ring or line of smooth metal on each side. Maybe two on each side, actually. These aren’t … Read more
If you’re looking for a chest-opening yoga pose, a backbend, or a move that aids digestion among other juicy benefits, look no further than the cobra pose. The cobra pose, or bhujangasana in Sanskrit, is a classic in the yoga world, says instructor Michelle Justice. It involves lying on your stomach and pushing your torso … Read more
Milk is an essential part of our daily diet and is a storehouse of many important nutrients. Drinking a glass of milk every day not only provides you with the right amount of calcium, but also other vital nutrients such as protein, phosphorus, potassium, iodine, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Milk also helps meet the daily … Read more
Share on PinterestEating a more plant-based diet can help lower cholesterol levels. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A vegetarian or vegan diet may help reduce cholesterol levels in the body, while also helping fight climate change, says a new meta-study. In particular, plant-based diets lower levels of a lipoprotein that is gaining interest as a better predictor … Read more
Following drug approval Rimegepant, NHS to offer first dedicated oral migraine treatment to over six million people suffering from excruciating headaches A new migraine drug is about to be administered by the NHS(Getty Images/iStockphoto) Millions of people with regular migraines could be offered the first ever dedicated oral treatment on the NHS. More than six … Read more
Comment on this storyComment Exercise can sharpen your thinking and keep your brain healthy as you age, even if you don’t start exercising until later in life. That’s the finding of a new study that found that previously sedentary 70- and 80-year-olds who started exercising, including some who’d already experienced cognitive decline, showed improvement in … Read more
If we want healthy and glowing skin, we must follow a specific diet. For example, it’s important to stay away from high-sugar and processed foods. Rather, we should consume more fresh fruit/vegetables and wholesome homemade dishes. There are several nutrients that are especially important for skin health. One such nutrient is zinc. Unlike other minerals, … Read more
There are no ifs or buts about it: At 54, Jennifer Aniston is in great shape. Yet unlike other celebs, she seems to keep her workout routine refreshingly simple: lots of yoga, Pilates, and the her 15-15-15 method. No stranger to celebrity workouts or weird and wonderful exercise challenges, I did some research, then hit … Read more