Recent studies show that not only are protein supplements ineffective for most athletics, but athletes' general lack of knowledge about supplements increases the potential harm that can be done.
It is February, the unofficial month of love. Beyond the obvious benefits of love, evidence shows that people in satisfying, long-term relationships fare better in terms of several aspects of overall health than those who are not.
Milk has long been lauded for its numerous health benefits. The "Got Milk?" campaign currently champions milk's positive influences that vary from helping to alleviate pre-menstrual syndrome, better sleep, improved hair and nail condition and bone health.
"If you're reading this then you - or the male you have bought it for - are the worst man in history.
Despite the general warm fuzzy feeling we all experience during the holiday season, it is often accompanied by an overwhelming sense of doom associated with finding the perfect gift, making the perfect dish and hosting the perfect party - but only after taking all those exams and making the necessary grades.
New research suggests that verbalizing your thoughts while attempting to solve a problem - especially of the mathematical variety - can help to facilitate the process and lead to more correct answers.
Everyone has his own preferred piece of cardio equipment when at the gym for a workout. Most people opt for one of the standard machines: treadmill, stairmaster, bike, elliptical trainer and so forth.
We are all conscious about our teeth, whether it is because of yellow teeth or bad breath. Admit it: Before you chat with a buddy, you pop a mint in your mouth to make sure you cover up that nasty odor.
An alcohol substitute developed from chemicals similar to those found in Valium, specifically benzodiazepines like diazepam, can give a buzz without any of the negative effects, such as hangovers and addiction.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham in Britain conducted an experiment to test validity of the phrase, "I feel your pain." Led by psychologist Stuart Derbyshire, the team asked 123 college students to view pictures and videos of painful situations, such as a person breaking a bone or receiving an injection.
It is believed that mankind first made shoes 50,000 years ago when running after mammoths in the snow literally became a pain in the foot, according to an article in National Geographic.
Hormones. We all have them and sometimes they drive us crazy, especially those that control our feelings and actions. Guys, you know that girl from last weekend who you have the urge to call?
A study conducted at Northwestern University has recently suggested that listening to sound cues for memories while sleeping can help people obtain better memory recall. The study consisted of 12 subjects who were shown 50 images one at a time in particular locations on a computer screen.
According to a recent study conducted by psychologists at the University of California, holding hands with or looking at a photograph of a significant other may be able to reduce pain, at least for women. The study focused on 25 young female volunteers, most of whom were students, who had been in successful relationships with their boyfriends for at least six months prior to the experiment.
Study, sleep or socialize - welcome to college, where you can only choose two. Unfortunately, the most commonly shafted "s" of the three is the only one that is physically essential to our health and well-being. Though the exact functions of sleep are unknown, sleep is crucial for normal motor and cognitive function, according to the National Institutes of Health. "Sleep is restorative," said Russ Federman, director of Counseling and Psychological Services.
You're giving a speech and you notice your armpits feel warm and moist. You're on a first date and your palms are drenched.
The evolutionary development of language - which is estimated to have begun 100,000 to 50,000 years ago - is the result of two small genetic changes with big physiological results, according to a study published in the journal Nature. The FOXP2 gene in humans has about 740 units similar to that of chimpanzees, Homo sapiens' closest evolutionary cousin.
Scientists may have discovered the fountain of youth in an Ashkenazi Jewish community in New York. A team of researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine discovered a gene in all subjects - who averaged 97 years old - that prevents their cells from aging. The gene produces higher levels of the enzyme telomerase, which protects the body's telomeres from shortening during cell division and over time, in turn protecting the body's cells from dying.
For a nation constantly striving for ways to improve its overall health, there may be a new way not only to get fit but to stay fit too: iPhone applications.
