Health & Fitness

Do Face Masks Help Reduce the Spread of Airborne Viruses?

The effectiveness of face masks has been a controversial topic ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but research has however provided proof that masks can help reduce the spread of airborne viruses. What does the science say? One study found that the airborne pathogens’ traveling distance is reduced by over 50% when wearing face masks […]

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Commonly Used “E” Food Additives Can Increase the Risk of Heart Disease

A study has indicated that increased consumption of various emulsifiers that are part of the ‘E numbers’ class of food additives, commonly made use of in processed foods to enhance texture and prolong shelf-life, is linked to greater cardiovascular disease risk. DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076058 These results have significant implications for public health considering that these food

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World Champion Chris Elkins Trains Legs and Abs in Prep for WNBF Pro Universe

The world champ shared some training tips en route to his next contest. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 7, 2023 In November of 2022, at the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) World Championships, Chris Elkins scored arguably the highest accolade of his bodybuilding career when he captured a world title in the

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Research Has Found That Smoking Can Increase the Risk of Depression

Researchers have found that smoking can result in bipolar disorder and depression and that the hospitalization risk from a mental illness increases by 250%. The researchers used data from the UK Biobank, a large health information database, which includes genetic data on over 500,000 individuals. The genetic data was matched with lots of other health

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10 Benefits of Cardio: Build Your Physique, Health, Performance, and More

Many people who exercise tend to label themselves “lifters” because, well, they lift weights in the gym. However, what some people (conveniently?) overlook is that there’s a whole other world of exercise available to them — cardio training. While the thought of treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, and assorted machinery might trigger waves of muscle-burning trepidation,

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