April Blackwell, pictured above, was told that living with type 1 diabetes disqualified her to be an astronaut. She refused to let this condition stop her and has overcome numerous obstacles on her journey to becoming a NASA aerospace engineer. April Blackwell Provided the Images Since childhood, April Blackwell has dreamed about becoming an astronaut. “My father […]

Drinking water is good for you, but drinking more doesn’t necessarily mean better. A Vanity Fair story detailing Chris Pratt’s fitness and nutrition regimen sparked recent concern due to the amount of water he was reported to consume daily. The original article stated that Chris Pratt drank 200 cups of water per day. Later, the […]

Recent research suggests that small amounts of physical activity throughout the day can reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. This study published in The Lancet Public Health Trusted Source found that even people who don’t exercise regularly can lower their risk for major cardiovascular events by doing short bursts lasting one to three minutes. The health […]

Some research shows that people who are subjected to racial and ethnic discrimination more often are at higher risk of obesity and other conditions. These risks can even start to manifest in childhood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is a serious public health problem in the United States. It affects […]

Cozy Cardio, a new fitness trend found on TikTok, takes a gentler approach to exercising. If you are intimidated by intense workouts, this may be the perfect way to stay fit. Cozy cardio is about making exercising a fun and enjoyable activity that you can do every day. This involves creating a relaxing and calm […]

According to new research, drinking dark tea daily can help reduce the risk of diabetes type 2 by 47%. According to a new study, drinking dark tea every day may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Consuming dark tea was associated with a reduced risk of prediabetes by 53% and type 2 diabetes by […]

In a real-world study, semaglutide (also known as Ozempic or Wegovy) helped type 2 diabetics lose weight and control their blood sugar levels over three years. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group through Getty Images A new study has shown that the diabetes drug semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy) can provide results up to three years. The study […]

According to a study published in the journal – AddictionTrustedSource, Canadian adults who have cannabis use disorder or “marijuana disorder” are at a 60% higher risk of experiencing their first major cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke. Researchers also looked at the risk of cardiac dysrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat) and peripheral vascular diseases (narrowed vessels […]

Emma Heming Willis appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” to discuss Bruce Willis’ recent diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Emma Heming Willis said that the disease is difficult for both the patient and their family. According to the National Institute on Aging, frontotemporal dementia occurs when the neurons in the temporal and frontal lobes are damaged. […]

The majority of people want to look and feel better, which is why there are a myriad of weight loss programs available. With all the programs available in the market, how do people struggle to achieve their fitness and health targets? If you’re in search of an application that will give lasting results that you […]