Archive for March 2024
IDEA Member Spotlight: 2024 Issue 1
Meet four inspiring IDEA members who truly shine: Jolene Swann, Mary Lewis, Chan Gannaway and Elaine Bintz.
Read MoreWhy Wine Causes Headaches
A study reports that they may have found the culprit behind wine headaches. And it ain’t the sulfites, but a flavanol called quercetin.
Read MoreCold Water Swimming Eases Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
Women felt that cold water swimming had a positive effect on menstruation, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, according to a survey.
Read MoreWeight Maintenance Linked With Longevity
Weight maintenance, rather than weight loss, is more significant to achieving exceptional longevity among women over 60.
Read MoreReach Greater Heights at 2024 IDEA® World
We are calling all fitness and wellness practitioners to the longest-running and most epic fitness conference, 2024 IDEA® World.
Read MorePhysical Activity Enhances Motor Skills Learning in Men
Moderate aerobic training before and after learning new motor skills led to a 10% improvement in an adult man’s ability to remember.
Read MoreDopamine and Exercise for Brain Fitness
A study found that cardiovascular exercise increased the brain’s dopamine levels, resulting in better cognitive performance.
Read MoreNutrients in Leafy Greens
According to a study that measured nutrient density, the top five foods with the highest nutrients were all leafy greens.
Read MoreGroup Fitness Marketing and Social Media
Group fitness pros share insightful tips for mastering marketing and social media to build your classes and brand.
Read More1K Walk Test Can Predict Older Adult Fracture Risks
Fit pros working with older adults may using walking to screen for fracture risks and whether bone health should be prioritized.
Read MoreExercise for Brain Health and Dementia Risk
Exercise, even at moderate levels, is linked with maintaining brain health and size and reducing dementia risks as people age.
Read MoreCardio and Strength Training Reduces Heart Disease Risks
Here’s more evidence to encourage clients to mix cardio and strength training in their program for health benefits.
Read MoreExercise May Lower Prostate Cancer Risks Up to 35%
Men who improved their cardiorespiratory fitness level over time were less likely to develop prostate cancer.
Read MoreRecipe: Oat Sweet Potato Chili
Beans and oats are well-endowed with fiber giving this bowl of sweet potato chili the power to bestow various health benefits.
Read MoreNon-Caloric Sweeteners and Gut Health
The use of non-caloric sweeteners may help some people with weight loss, but the ingredients may not be benign for the microbiome of the gut.
Read MoreSnacking and Weight Gain From Calories
It appears that many people might be snacking their way to unwanted weight gain and worsening health by piling on more calories.
Read MoreFood Tracking: How Much Is Enough?
Good news for on and off-trackers: a study in Obesity finds that compulsive food tracking is not needed to achieve meaningful weight loss.
Read MoreFood Costs on the Rise
The USDA’s analysis demonstrates the impact rising food costs are having on how much we are spending to feed ourselves.
Read MoreUltraprocessed Food Ads Play on Our Emotions
Ultraprocessed food ads on TV and social media may trigger your emotions, making you believe you’ll be happier if you eat them.
Read MoreSports Supplements Lacking Ingredients on Label
A study has found that some sports supplements bought online didn’t contain detectable amounts of key ingredients the label said they should.
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