Sleeping with lights on could lead to significant weight gain, suggests new research. This weight gain maybe attributed to disruption of the normal light-dark cycle that regulates meal time. Scientists at the Ohio State University conducted experiments with three groups of mice. One group was subjected to 16 hours of … Read more
People who eat brown rice or other whole grains seem to have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who eat white rice, according to a US study. A team of researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Woman’s Hospital analyzed about 200,000 adults followed … Read more
Watching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least. Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even … Read more
Lots of people ride bikes for lots of different reasons. Here are the top five reasons why you should be out there too.
1. For Your Body
Riding a bike offers many health benefits. Here are just a few:
increased cardiovascular fitness
increased strength
increased balance and flexibility
increased endurance and stamina