The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a bulletin advising shoppers to avoid certain eye drops from several major brands because of an increased risk of developing a serious eye infection. According to the bulletin, 26 different types of eye drops are being recalled. All of these products are sold over-the-counter (OTC). The FDA bulletin warned that using the
For those experiencing anxiety and depression, lacing up their running shoes proves to be a better choice instead of taking drugs, according to a study. The May 15 study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that running as therapy for anxiety and depression outperforms the effects of prescription antidepressants on mental and physical health and overall well-being
Credit: MilanMarkovic78 / Shutterstock Shoulder strength improves almost every upper body lift. Bigger shoulders improve every physique. Here are detailed plans to get both. Training the shoulders may not be at the top of the list for most lifters. It doesn’t even make the list at all for some, and they skip it entirely. But
If you take a look around ours, or any breast enlargement site, you’ll see a word pop up again and again: Phytoestrogen. You may have a sneaking suspicion that phytoestrogens are quite important when it comes to breast growth and you would, in fact, receive your gold star for the day. What you might not
How to Lose 1 Pound of Fat Per Day Is it possible to lose a pound of fat per day without losing muscle? Yes, but the plan is absolutely crazy-pants. Take a look. What’s the most effective way to lose fat? Knock roughly 300-500 calories off your maintenance intake, eat about a gram of protein
With its jade-green flesh, tiny black seeds and naturally sweet taste, the humble little kiwifruit makes a great addition to a healthy diet. Kiwifruit, which is widely cultivated in New Zealand, California, Italy, Chile, France and Greece, is known for its wealth of essential nutrients, antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds. The well-documented health benefits of this
Low-carbohydrate diets are some of the most popular diets for reducing weight and managing blood sugar levels. According to studies, reducing your carbohydrate intake also provides additional benefits such as lowering your blood triglyceride levels and increasing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, levels. The idea behind low-carb diets is simple: Carbohydrates are one of the three energy-giving nutrients your body
A study found that exposure to blue light emitted by cellphones, tablets and smart TVs at a young age can increase children’s risk of early onset puberty and can even damage their fertility in the future. The study also showed how important it is to understand the negative impact of excessive screen time on health, especially among school-age children.
Pack these travel-ready workouts for your next journey. Travel is inevitably associated with a departure from normal routine, but regular resistance exercise is one habit you don’t want to leave behind. Resistance training helps to maintain and improve physical health, appearance, and strength. Strong evidence even links resistance training to reduced risk of death from
Credit: SOK Studio / Shutterstock Whether you’re aiming to sculpt your physique, enhance athletic performance, or simply get through daily challenges a little bit easier, resistance training has been shown to be the key to a more fit life. (1) “Resistance training”, however, is a broad term for many different ways to strengthen your muscles.
