Zumba is perhaps the hottest fitness craze sweeping the nation. First created in the 1990s by Beto Perez, a Colombian fitness instructor, it combines basic aerobic dance movements with fun and fast Latin music. People who participate in the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation system have fun while they build cardio strength, tone all of [...]
Losing weight can be a challenge because choosing the right program for your needs is tricky. If you’ve experimented with a number of different diets and exercise programs but found no success, you may be frustrated and ready to give up. However, you need to understand that no single program is a miracle solution that [...]
The newest trend in natural weight loss supplements is a small purple berry known as the Acai Berry. Originating from South American and growing on a special palm tree, the retailers who sell supplements made from the fruit attribute a number of health benefits to it. However, only an examination of scientific research shows if [...]
New research released in a study published in August’s Diabetes Care issue demonstrates that nuts are a healthy snacking choice for diabetic patients. 2 ounce servings of peanuts were used in the study, but other nuts also work well. Participants with type 2 diabetes who swapped a carbohydrate-rich snack for nuts saw better blood glucose [...]
Current smokers want to quit, and research from a study completed this year shows that almost half of smokers attempt to stop smoking at least once each year. Obviously most of these attempts end in failure or the number of adult smokers would be much lower. Most of these unsuccessful attempts are made “cold-turkey”, or [...]
Research carried out by independent researchers funded by Transitions Optical shows that most Americans are not taking steps to protect their eyes, and few fully understand the effects of UV exposure on their eyes. Many ethnic groups, such as Asian Americans and Hispanics, showed lower awareness of eye health risks and the steps to take [...]
No states saw a decline in adult obesity rates in the past year, and 16 states saw increases according to the new F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future report. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health worked together to collect the data. 12 out of 50 states have more [...]
Recent health research has proven that the rate of kidney stone development has risen steadily over the past 3 decades. Since modern Americans are at a naturally higher risk for developing these painful stones, they also need to be aware that the heat of summer causes the risk to rise even more. Urologists, doctors who [...]
New research and surveying has shown that the prevalence of childhood food allergies is more widespread than previously thought. A national survey asked over 38,000 families about their children’s eating habits and food restrictions. 8 percent of the children covered in the survey had some type of food allergy. This number is about twice as [...]
U.S. News Media Group has released the newest Best Diets rankings after months of research. The publisher relied on over 20 years of experience in rating hospitals and other health care related products and services to create the new rankings. Almost all of the diets available to consumers were ranked in five major categories to [...]
