Are Enhanced Waters Better for Your Health?
You’ll find plenty of nutrient-enriched flavored waters on grocery shelves, but are they any better for your diet than a glass of water with a…
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Body Talk
The Saturated Fat Debate Rages On
It’s hard to keep up with the findings from studies on the health effects of saturated fat — you know, the fat typically found in…
Read onTone Up Your Triceps With These Top Strength Exercises
Working your triceps might not always be top of mind, but toning the muscles that run along the backs of your upper arms is key…
Read onSmart Steps for Stronger Calves
Have you been neglecting your calves? Many people forget about these important muscles when doing strength training. These exercises will add definition and help protect…
Read onWorking Out Your Exercise Schedule
The number of weekly recommended workout sessions can really add up. With five or more periods of cardio, and two or three each of strength…
Read onExercise Secrets to a Better Bottom
If you’re bored with doing squats for a better bottom, it’s time to vary your workout. For a study sponsored by the American Council on…
Read onToo Much Fried Food May Shorten Your Life
Fried chicken, french fries and chicken-fried steak might be delicious, but treating yourself to such fare regularly could be deadly, a new study warns. Women…
Read onAHA News: For the Best Health, Does the Intensity of Your Workout Matter?
FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Jog for long enough or engage in just about any physical activity that gets the heart…
Read onBoosting Your Diet for Exercise
A typical workout doesn’t give you license to eat whatever you want. Even a full hour of vigorous skiing burns just 600 calories — less…
Read onDiet or Exercise — or Both?
MONDAY, Jan. 21, 2019 There’s no doubt that an unhealthy diet and couch potato lifestyle put your health at risk, but when considering improvements, should…
Read on4 Exercises for a Better Back
To strengthen your back — the most commonly injured part of the body — it’s important to condition both the muscles in it and the…
Read onDitch Your Leisure To-Do List
If the fun is often missing from your social activities or play feels like work, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have an explanation:…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …