If every one of Dr. Ian Smith’s diets is revolutionary, he told the Tom Joyner Morning Show it’s because he never gives up. Smith is…
Eat well, watch your weight, do self-exams once a month and get regular mammograms – these are the well-known basics for detecting and surviving breast…
In 2009, Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks created Black Girls RUN! in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the black community and…
First Lady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday and President Barack Obama is throwing her a birthday party at the White House on Saturday. Word…
Chris Townsend of Lodi, CA decided it was time for him and his congregation to lose weight A northern California pastor delivered his…
Have a “Get Well Wednesday” question? Text it to “646464″ (OHOHOH). Theresa Lou Bowick knows all about diet and exercise. Now fit and trim, Bowick…
The annual American Fitness Index has compiled a list of the fittest cities in the United States. Surprisingly, Washington D.C. lands in at number two!…
This is not a tale of triumph. It is a tale of laziness, and most of us are well-acquainted with it. SOURCE RELATED::The Entertaining And Cringe-Inducing Ways Urban Outfitters Describes Its Customers To Wall Street RELATED::LAURYN HILL PUTS OFF PRISON, SIGNS MILLION-DOLLAR DEAL WITH SONY Stage 1: Motivation. Your mission to get fit starts with […]
Exercising just 15 minutes per day can effectively increase life expectancy compared with little or no exercise at all, according to a recent study in Taiwan involving over 400,000 individuals. Using health screening data collected over the past 13 years, a research team led by Wen Chi-pang of the National Health Research Institutes put 416,175 […]
A new UK study has shown that exercising is key in preventing the recurrence of cancer in survivors. This challenges the recommendation that survivors should get more rest and take it easy. All patients getting cancer treatment should be told to do two and a half hours of physical exercise every week, says a report […]
Physical activity is important for your personal health. It builds your strength, slows down aging and improves your posture Moderate physical activity is safe for most people. But it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor before becoming more active, especially if you haven’t been very active or have health problems. If you’re […]
When thinking of detoxing your body from your poor eating habits, resist the call of juice diets, fasts, and other trendy but potentially dangerous cleanses. Self’s plan involves “eating clean”— focusing on naturally nutrient-rich whole foods, and cutting back on processed bites. 1. Abstain From Alcohol (kind of) “Alcohol is taxing on your liver, plus […]
