The enzyme Nocturnin, which governs daily tasks such as fat metabolism and energy usage, works in an entirely different way than previously thought, reported a team of researchers at Princeton University. The newly discovered mechanism reveals the molecular link between the enzyme’s daily fluctuations and its energy-regulating role in the body, according to a study […]
Vanessa Hudgens Reveals Why Keto Is 'Sustainable' for Her: 'It Gives You a Lot of Energy'
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Keeping fit is more than physical: It’s a state of mind
According to a new study differences in what motivates individuals and how they self-regulate behavior influence how they keep fit. The study appearing in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, associates personal characteristics with whether people are likely to prefer solo or group exercise activities, CrossFit® training, resistance training, or team sports, how frequently they […]
Fitness trends 2019: What I think about when I must go running
I’m one of the many millennials out there who are learning to grapple with the pressures of life, especially those supposed non-existent ones that life throws at you in your twenties and early thirties. I also believe that all the uncertainty you go through in your twenties, especially post-25 and a quarter-life crisis, the dust […]
Moderate muscle strength may lower risk for type 2 diabetes
Of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, 90 to 95 percent have type 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New research shows building muscle strength may be one way to lower risk for the disease. The study of more than 4,500 adults found moderate muscle mass reduced the risk for type […]
Demi Lovato Just Knocked Her Trainer’s Tooth Out During Mixed Martial Arts Practice
Friendly PSA: You don’t want to be on Demi Lovato’s bad side. Turns out, she has quite the powerful punch. The singer, 26, just posted a video on Instagram of her mixed martial arts trainer, Jay Glazer, who’s also a sports writer. Glazer is seen ringing a bell to get the rest of the gym’s […]
Increased muscle mass improves response to cancer treatment
As far back as Ancient Greece, a sculptured physique has been heralded as the pinnacle of physical perfection. But now, researchers from Japan have found that increased muscle mass doesn’t just make you look good, it could literally save your life. In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Osaka University have revealed that […]
Khloé Kardashian’s Favorite Fitbit Is Majorly Discounted — But Not for Long!
If you’ve been struggling with staying active, you might be looking for ways to keep your workout goals on track. One of the easiest ways to stay motivated is by wearing a Fitbit. These popular fitness trackers are not only loved by trainers and athletes but also your favorite celebs who like to keep fit. […]
A new way to transfer energy between cells
Researchers from the Catalonian Institute of Bioengineering (Instituto de Bioingeniería de Cataluña) and the Seville Chemical Research Institute (Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas de Sevilla) have described a new method for the transmission of electrons between proteins that refutes the evidence from experiments until now. This process, involved in the generation of energy in both animal […]
Physical activity in the evening does not cause sleep problems
Even among sleep researchers, it is a widely held belief that sleep quality can be improved by avoiding exercise in the evening. However, as researchers from the Institute of Human Movement Sciences and Sport at ETH Zurich have demonstrated, it is not generally true. The scientists combed through the literature on the subject and analysed […]