A new study from McMaster University says you can use lighter weights, but you have to keep lifting until your muscles get tired. “Rather than grunting and straining to lift heavy weights, you can grab something much lighter, but you have to lift it until you can’t lift it anymore,” said Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology at the Hamilton, Ont. University. “We’re convinced that growing muscle means stimulating your muscle to make new muscle proteins, a process in the body that ... Read More

A new study by scientists from University of Buffalo suggests that simple morning walk to school can reduce stress reactivity in children during the school day, curbing increases in heart rate and blood pressure that can lead to cardiovascular disease later in life. The researchers found that children who took a simulated walk to school later experienced smaller elevations in systolic blood pressure, heart rate and perceived stress while taking a short exam than children who had gotten a simulated ride ... Read More

The rate of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent, killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full blown diabetes, typically in 6 months to 2 years time. Surprisingly, the diagnosis of diabetes doesn’t have the same impact on patients as other potentially lethal diseases, due to the subtle manifestation of symptoms before the disease progresses fully. Because of ... Read More