Men who get plenty of aerobic exercise may delay the onset of age-related high cholesterol, potentially lowering their risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. Researchers followed thousands of men over several decades, periodically drawing blood to test their cholesterol and then making them run on treadmills to measure their cardiorespiratory fitness. Men who could run longer and faster – signs that their bodies more easily deliver oxygen to muscles – also had lower cholesterol. "The benefits of physical fitness in improving cholesterol levels are greatest in young to … [Read more...] about Men who exercise may delay age-related high cholesterol

It's one thing to notice an uptick in appetite if you've been training hard at the gym, or if you're pregnant or PMS-ing. But when you always feel like a bottomless pit for no obvious reason, then something's definitely up. "Hunger is the physiological need for calories, water, and salt, and it's driven by a mix of factors, including your diet, appetite hormones, and emotional factors, such as stress," says Maggie Moon, RD, a Los Angeles-based nutritionist and owner of Everyday Healthy Eating. Figuring out why you can't stop shoveling it down is important, because excess hunger can tip you off … [Read more...] about Why you are constantly hungry

  It's the ultimate diet dream: you burn more calories eating food than that snack itself contains. That's the idea behind negative-calorie foods, the most famous of which include celery, cucumbers and apples. Does this magical food really exist? Or like the unicorn, is it merely a myth? Unfortunately, a quick Google search of the term only adds to the confusion. While, negative-calorie foods do exist in theory, a diet comprised only of these foods is unsustainable, and likely lacking in nutrients. The Myth, the Legend When asked if negative-calorie foods exist, Krissy Ruddy, a … [Read more...] about The Truth About Negative-Calorie Foods