Author: American Council on Exercise

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It’s a commonly asked question: How many servings of fruits and vegetables do we actually…

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Are you looking for a diet that might help you preserve your brain function as…

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects about 10 million Americans, though many of those people may…

Whether you’re suffering from tendonitis or bronchitis, inflammation can make you feel awful. You pop…

Joint inflammation is easily recognizable—a condition that affects 80 percent of the world’s population. You’ll…

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Forget using the hair you see in your hairbrush or bathroom sink as a gauge…

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The military diet is an increasingly popular fad diet for fast weight loss—and if you…

One of the reasons why yogurt is such a healthy snack is that it contains…

Do allergies hit you every fall and spring? If so, you perhaps have faced a…

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Is the slice of bacon on your BLT really as dangerous as smoking a cigarette?…

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight goal can be a constant struggle, particularly if you’re…

Your genetic background is responsible, at least in part, for your propensity to inherit certain…

The dangers associated with a sedentary lifestyle are many. By staying stationary, you’re setting yourself…

Research shows that when you’re consistently sad, pessimistic, or moody you may have a serotonin…

Q. Some of my friends and family members are switching from cow’s milk to almond…

Do you have trouble buttoning your shirt or tying your shoes the first thing in…

Few foods are as delectable as chocolate, and research suggests that this delicious treat is…

Every day, most American adults swallow some kind of dietary supplement, according to the National…

Mindfulness Could Help With Weight Control Can mindfulness training help overweight people shed pounds and…

If you’re concerned that you don’t always drink the “recommended” eight glasses of water a…

If you’re a chocolate lover, you can thank cocoa powder for that distinctive taste. Cocoa…

Achieving and maintaining an optimal body weight can be a challenge. For those of us…

Q. Is it safe to drink one diet soda a day? My doctor says one…

Many Americans are drinking, not munching, their fruits and vegetables as juices and smoothies—presumably for…

The benefits of steam are remarkably similar to the benefits of a sauna, which isn’t…

How many times have you heard the message that Americans—particularly older adults—need adequate amounts of…

RDs Predict Fermented Foods Will Be Top Trend for 2018 Anational survey of registered dietitians…

Since 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed manufacturers of soy-based food products…

Q. My orthopedic surgeon has suggested that spinal fusion may be my answer to years…

The incidence of liver cancer grew by 75 percent between 1990 and 2015, according to…

Exercising Twice Per Week Can Help Improve Memory. The American Academy of Neurology (ANN) has…

Most people are familiar with the term dementia, but few of us know about a…

A new type of blood test has been found to safely and quickly rule out…

Keep Moving to Extend Life. A recent study that measured light activity in older women…

Previous studies have shown mental health benefits after 20 minutes of an exercise workout, but…

Lactose is a type of natural sugar found in milk. During digestion, lactose is normally…

It’s normal to feel anxious occasionally, but if you become very fearful, nervous, or anxious…

Most people are familiar with acupuncture, but there’s far more to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) than…