Exercise Within Your Budget

Learn about inexpensive ways to get in shape with the use of these items

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Exercise and Fitness: 10 Budget-Friendly Exercise Gadgets There are plenty of cheap and free ways to exercise. Learn about inexpensive ways to get in shape with the use of jump ropes, hand weights, resistance bands, stability balls, and more... Read more ...  News Drink Water, Stay Slimmer? Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests. 'Those who were inadequately hydrated had higher body mass indexes (BMIs) than... Read more ... Nerve Zap Eased Rheumatoid Arthritis in Small Study Electronic stimulation of a nerve running from the brain to the gut may help ease stubborn symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, preliminary research suggests. The study, of 17 adults... Read more ... Study Links Severe Head Injury to Parkinson's Risk A traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, new research suggests. 'It could be that the head injury itself initiates a cascade... Read more ... Health Tip: Balancing Exercise and Nutrition Eating and drinking nutritious foods can help you build muscle and sustain enough energy for tough workouts. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises: Eat plenty of carbs before a... Read more ... Now Pasta Is Good for Your Diet? Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta -- specifically noodles in this study -- might actually help you lose weight. Moderate pasta consumption seems linked to... Read more ... Doctor-Assisted Deaths Didn't Soar After Legalization Public support for physician-assisted death has plateaued in the United States, and the practice hasn't soared as some had feared, a new study finds. In places where it's legal... Read more ... Extra Weight Probably Doesn't Keep You Warm Being obese won't keep you warmer, new research with mice suggests. Swedish scientists conducted experiments to determine how temperature, fat, fur and other factors affected... Read more ... When Cooking Outside, Don't Let Food Safety Slide Food is a big part of many Fourth of July celebrations. But take care when making and storing your meal, so that a bout of food poisoning doesn't ruin the rest of your holiday plans, a dietary... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home