I usually prefer to research and write my own articles instead of linking to others but every once in a while, I come across one that’s so good, I’ve just got to pass it on.  This is one of those. This article appeared in an Australian newspaper and it describes some of the things we’ve all heard about health and …

I love my iPhone.  I use it more than any other electronic device, with the exception of my desktop computer and, of course, my TV.  But unlike these immobile devices, my iPhone is always with me – even at the gym. One of the biggest advantages of the iPhone is the thousands of applications, or “apps” that are available for …

Ever notice how some of the “regulars” at the gym never seem to improve?  They come in, sometimes daily, and like clockwork go through their workout routine exactly the way every time.  Sure, they’re working hard and they really do work up a sweat.  They just never seem to build any muscle or drop any fat.  Ever wonder why that …

I recently purchased a Polar F11 fitness monitor and it’s totally changed my workouts!  This wrist unit not only keeps track of my heart rate (which is an indication of how hard you’re pushing yourself), it estimates the number of calories I’ve burned during the session. The best part is that I can upload all of that information to a …

Did you know that up to 75% of cancer deaths in the US can be prevented?  According to a recent issue of Harvard Men’s Health Watch, there are a lot of things that you can do to reduce your chance of getting cancer.  That’s right – you have a tremendous amount of control over your chances of getting the “Big …

A brand new study performed by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in a recent issue of the The New England Journal of Medicine finally lays to rest the age-old question of which diet is the most effective for weight loss.  So if you’ve got a couple of extra pounds you’d like to shed, should you reduce the …