It seems nearly impossible these days to escape the lack of physical activity and movement in today’s society. Most people spend their days at work sitting down, then sitting in the car or train on their commute, then sitting at home and watching television and finally going to sleep. During an average work day, people […]
If your lifestyle has become too sedentary, it’s time to listen up. Everyone knows that physical activity is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but a recent study published in the American Society for Nutrition, proves just how dangerous lack of physical activity can be. The study looked at data from over 334,000 […]
Physical activity isn’t just for burning calories and losing weight—it helps your body function properly and adds precious years to your life. Recent studies have revealed that our physical activity levels play a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing, thus making it highly essential to incorporate healthy levels of physical activity in our […]
Sitting too much can make you fat—and possibly even kill you. Sedentary behavior has become one of the biggest health hazards of the modern age, with medical researchers constantly finding new and different ways in which sedentary living affects our health. Some of the more serious side effects of prolonged sitting include obesity, heart disease, […]
The holiday season is all about spreading goodwill, spending time with family and friends, and gorging on sumptuous food and free-flowing booze. Needless to say, it is definitely the most wonderful time of the year—but probably not for your waistline. While there are plenty of ways to avoid overindulging this season, it would be unrealistic […]