The Nigerian government has become proactive in the healthy well being of their residents with the help of the Diamond Fitness Club. The newly elected president of Nigeria, Okafor, included statements in his inauguration regarding his concerns of sustaining a sedentary lifestyle along with a direct regard for those who are disabled and the poor. […]
Scientists at University of the West of England – UWE Bristol have found a way to take dirty water, either affected with biological, industrial or bacterial contaminants and transform it into drinkable water. The mobile treatment plant will be able to purify over thousands of liters of water for over a billion people across the […]
One’s environment can actually change one’s health for the better. We can take this lesson from our zoo’s and the way they were designed. Our entire environment can play a huge role in our every day lives and can affect our health and eating habits. We take into consideration what goes on before a zoo is […]
Most of us are hard-wired to believe that it costs a lot to eat healthy. Organic price labels reinforce this, as do stores such as Whole Foods, renowned for their healthiness and their high prices. In actuality, it’s not always the best idea to trust our intuition when it comes to food. Just like the […]
Although most people know which foods are healthy and which foods aren’t, people are still choosing unhealthy for many reasons. However, there are some ways to encourage healthier choices with mixed results. Having menus printed with calorie counts has not significantly increased healthier choices. Tying those counts to something more tangible like how much exercise […]
Proper hydration is very important in maximizing a workout, no matter the skill level. Our bodies lose water through breath and sweat, and even a small amount of water loss can significantly reduce our performance. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, sluggishness, and loss of focus, all of which impact our exercise routine. We often […]
Keeping hydrated is important during workouts to counteract sweat loss, combat fatigue, and prolong endurance. Drinking water often does the job, but longer or more intense workouts may require electrolyte replacement, which water cannot provide. Instead, try coconut water or sports drinks. Or you can supplement water by eating fruits high in potassium. There are […]
Modern inventions have seriously diminished the amount of physical activity required of people. This can be problematic since exercise can benefit the heart, overall health, and even the state of your finances. In fact, most Americans fail to meet the standard for recommendations for daily physical activity. This puts them at high risks for diabetes, […]
Hydration is very important for the body to stay functioning. The body is composed of 60% water, and most organs rely heavily on water to perform. When we exercise, we sweat out the water and electrolytes, and lose the vital moisture. It’s important to replenish the water reserves once exercise is finished, and electrolytes should […]
London scientists create filter to clean water for developing world
New technology has provided a wonderful way to filter drinking water for third world countries and at a much lower cost. This new technology works by using a plastic membrane with chains of chemicals that strain out contaminates and replaces the costly ion-exchange method. This process has even more benefits as it also filters out […]