Wellness

There have been sufficient studies on obesity and how it affects the human body, as well as research. But ever wondered why some people are more likely to be obese than others? Well, a recent study on dog behavior has given us some more insight to this mystery. Scientists in Budapest, Hungary asked volunteers to bring in their pet dogs, which…

If you've ever tried to cut back on junk food, you may have came to the conclusion that it’s easier said than done. People tend to get cravings when the brain starts calling for these foods---its engraved into them as they're just humans. Even though people’s rational, conscious mind "knows" that they are unhealthy, some other part of the brain…

Simple substitutions can add up big time in the long term. Switch up your soup Instead of dishing up a cup of cream of broccoli soup, which has 180 calories and 7 grams of fat, choose a bowl of chicken vegetable soup instead. You get just 75 calories and under 3 grams of fat for the same-size serving. Save 105 calories and 4 g of fat. Related :…

Most people start working out to get fit and lose weight, but regular physical activity can also prevent and treat serious medical problems. Therefore a lot of the positive benefits from exercising become unnoticed. Going to the gym means a lot more than losing a few pounds. Here are the positive health benefits that are really beneficial to us: It…

You step on the scale one morning and you’re totally on track. The next morning, you’re up five pounds. WHAT!? It’s a frustrating and bewildering experience that happens to the best of us. And this article aims to teach you that you didn’t actually gain five pounds of fat in a single day. After all, gaining a single pound of fat requires consuming…