fitness

A lack of sleep can seriously harm people’s health. Last year, over 5,000 people died in car crashes caused by sleep deprivation. Even without accidents, not getting enough sleep slowly and negatively impacts a person’s life. Nowadays, people often work long hours, leaving less time for adequate sleep. The high demands of modern work are …

Looking to level up your workouts? If you need an extra push without those jittery feelings or energy crashes, check out the best natural pre-workouts. These powerful supplements use nature’s goodness to help you on your fitness journey. Energizing herbs and performance-boosting nutrients mean you can ditch the artificial stuff and go for a clean, …

Building muscle is crucial for fitness, but if you’re not getting enough sleep, you might have a tough time building muscle. Your body builds muscle during deep sleep, so if you’re sleep-deprived, your muscles can’t recover and grow. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over a third of American adults are regularly sleep-deprived. …

Did you know the average person smiles about 13 times a day? For children, that number jumps to as many as 400 times a day! While a smile might seem like a small gesture, it holds significant power for both the person smiling and those around them. In a recent study, researchers found that individuals …

The endocrine system, a critical part of the body, is very sensitive to the stress from regular physical exercise. Studies show that long-term endurance exercises can negatively affect male hormonal balance. Men who frequently engage in these activities tend to have lower levels of free and total testosterone without an increase in luteinizing hormone (LH). …

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is when your immune system makes antibodies that attack your own red blood cells, leading to a drop in their numbers and causing anemia. The good news is that it’s possible to diagnose and treat this condition, so it’s good to be informed. The causes of autoimmune hemolytic anemia fall into two …

Our memory and ability to focus tend to weaken as we age. Even though aging is inevitable, we don’t have to accept a decline in our mental abilities. There are daily habits we can adopt to boost our cognitive function. Psychologist Dorian Crawford from C&C Psychological Services explains that our habits can either help or …

When we look in the mirror after a summer adventure, our skin often shows signs of sunburn, like red, itchy patches or bruises from outdoor activities. This red, swollen, and painful skin is called sunburn, caused by too much exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays or artificial sources like sunlamps. Our skin is very …

We’ve all heard about the problem of obesity, but why haven’t we made much progress in tackling it? This article looks into why obesity is so common in our society and what we can do to address it. In 2016, the British medical journal, The Lancet, conducted a comprehensive survey on obesity research over more …

Recent research by the National Center for Biotechnology Information reveals that a lack of sleep does more than just make you groggy and irritable. It can mess with the hormones that control your appetite, leading to an increased desire to eat more calories, which can eventually cause weight gain and even obesity. Ever notice how …