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An apple a day can keep the doctor away! Data shows that the soluble fiber in apples can help prevent cholesterol from building up on...

Chocolate tops the healthy candy choices among many diet experts due to its antioxidant quotient. All of the below clock in at 200...

A study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System has...

Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help...

Background The relationship between the frequency of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and the resultant adaptations is largely...

Estimated cost for health care post-age 65? Try $285,000 per couple. Key takeaways It is estimated that the average couple will need...

Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe...

I'm often asked several questions about my business... - "What is a Fitness Doctor?" - "What exactly do you do?" - "How is The Fitness...

A review of 6,000 studies across two decades delivers its verdict on GMO corn... and guess what... It's actually better for you! The...

Do you notice that you're hungrier when you sleep less?? It's not your imagination... The hormone leptin is important for the regulation...

Protein is necessary for maintaining and building lean muscle, but you don’t need as much as you might think... In a recent study, 48 men...

Red wine, in moderation, has been considered "heart healthy" since the 1970's. What is moderation, you ask? Approximately 4 ounces per...

People over 50—and women in particular—are often advised to take calcium to avoid broken bones. After considering more than 40 previous...

The "ketogenic diet" is the latest fad diet - and it is everywhere. I'm here to tell you to please STOP because you are harming your...

Recently, a young teenager asked me the question "Will lifting weights stunt my growth"? I have heard this myth numerous times so I...

Roughly one year ago, I decided to adopt a more plant-based diet. Since the age of about 12, I have made a concerted effort to consume...

Ditch Sour Cream for Greek Yogurt! Any side that requires sour cream—mashed potatoes, casseroles, sauces—can instantly be made healthier...

Recently, the #ClevelandBrowns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (@callme_wood) suffered a knee injury of the Medial Collateral Ligament...

With the plethora of information that exists regarding nutrition and "nutrient timing", I feel inclined to share some knowledge... ARE...

The Centers for Disease Control, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Heart Association, and The Fitness Doctor recommend...