McMaster researchers have found one more reason to exercise: working out triggers influential stem cells to become bone instead of fat, improving overall health by boosting the body’s capacity to make blood. The body’s mesenchymal stem cells are most likely to become fat or bone, depending on which path they follow. Using treadmill-conditioned mice, a [...]

When it comes to stimulating fat loss, there’s controversy about whether it’s better to eat before or after exercise. A recent study put this question to the test on 8 healthy young men who performed the same moderate intensity training session (36 min of walking on a treadmill at 65% maximum heart rate) both in [...]

When most people in their 40′s and 50′s look at pictures of themselves when they were in their twenties, they not only notice how nice and smooth their skin was, they also usually notice how much trimmer they were. The average person gains one pound  a year between the ages of 25 and 55, resulting [...]

Okay, it’s January. So you might be thinking about renewing your commitment to getting in shape! Of course you know how important physical activity is for preventing health problems. But just how much exercise do you really need? The answer varies depending on your goal. If you suffer from mild depression, as little as 20 [...]