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It’s no secret that cannabis can help you relax, but as for how that process works, things are a little murky, especially for the average Joe. But new research is starting to shed light on exactly how stress is triggered in the brain—and how cannabis, or a treatment derived from it, could help alleviate it. […] More
Put down the peanut butter toast. Working out before breakfast burns twice as much fat as eating first, research suggests. Here’s what happens: Eating carbohydrates causes blood glucose levels to rise, which triggers a release of the hormone insulin. Work out after eating and the body uses the sugar to power your muscles. But exercising […] More
A hot cup of tea can soothe your throat and sinuses when you’re battling a cold, but emerging research shows the health benefits of the beverage actually go much deeper. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has found that drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a […] More
What should you do first: lifting or cardio? Many trainers recommend kicking things off in the weight room, since muscles are fresher and able to lift more, helping you progress. But a study in the Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness gives cardio top billing. Fourteen men in their 20s and 30s did two workouts. […] More
If losing weight—or just eating healthy—is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re likely thinking about diet plans and how to pick the right one for your goals. And it’s probably giving you a headache. With so many different diets and eating philosophies out there, it can be hard to cut through the hype […] More
One major concern this time of year is how to undo the excess of the holidays. Helping the gut microbiome is a start. Health-Ade Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains probiotics—the same stuff you get from miso, sauerkraut, and yogurt—which can help add to the healthy bacteria in your gut. Have a serving in […] More
Here’s some added motivation to hit the gym: People who lift weights weekly have a 25 percent lower risk of developing colon cancer than those who don’t, according to a study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., so […] More
