Category Archives: Studies

Want Your Kids to Eat their Veggies? Don’t Force Them, Study Says

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Greg Asseff

We are all familiar with, at times, the never ending battle to get our kids to consistently eat their vegetables. Although your first instinct might be to use pressure to get your children to eat their vegetables, perhaps even threatening discipline as a consequence of not doing so, a new study reports that you may be doing more harm than good.

The study, conducted at England’s Loughborough University, located in Leicestershire, indicated that parents who urge their children to eat a certain type of food greatly reduce their chances of their kids actually doing so.

The study included a population of 104 mothers, all with children between the ages of 3 and 6. The parents answered a series of questions regarding their children’s eating habits.

Once all of the questionnaires were completed by the parents, the responses were then gathered and compiled. Thereafter, the results were clinically analyzed to determine the results and conclusions of the study.

Read More »

Posted in Diet, Food, Health, Health Facts, News, Nutrition, Parenting, Studies | 5,461 Comments

Dogs are Ideal Fitness Partners, Study Says

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Greg Asseff

With today’s busy and hectic lifestyles becoming more and more common, many fitness seekers struggle with trying to maintain a high level of motivation and focus when it comes to consistently working out day in and day out.

When some exercisers face the temptation to skip or shorten their workouts, either in the length of their workout or the number of days that they typically perform their workout, they look to a fitness partner to improve their motivation.

But what if you just can’t seem to find the right workout partner? Maybe you have tried in the past, but your fitness partner either lost motivation, bailed as your fitness partner after a couple of weeks, is consistently late, or is simply not aligned with your health and fitness goals.

Or perhaps you recently moved and simply haven’t had time to make new friends. Well whatever the reason(s) may be, there is one workout partner that will not miss your exercise workouts and will not cause drama in your already hectic lifestyle – your dog.

Read More »

Posted in Exercise, Health, News, Studies, Weight Loss | 8,142 Comments

Looking to Boost Your Memory? Quit Smoking Now, Study Says

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Greg Asseff

With so many things going on in most individual’s hectic and busy lifestyles today, coupled with the fact that we are now living in the so called “information age,” it’s no wonder that so many people feel like they are constantly battling an onslaught information overload.

There are a variety of approaches, exercises, and mental techniques that can be implemented to improve your short and long-term memory capability.

For instance, there are cognitive exercises that are designed to exercise and condition the parts of the brain that organize and store information. As an alternative approach, many individuals prefer calming, centering, and focusing their mind through disciplines like Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Meditation.

However, what many individuals don’t realize is that smoking can have significant detrimental effects on their mental health. A recent scientific study indicates that one of the benefits of quitting smoking could be a noticeable boost to your memory.

Read More »

Posted in Health, Health Facts, Medical, Mental Health, News, Studies | 1,387 Comments

White Veggies and Fruits Reduce Stroke Risk

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Heart related diseases have been a leading cause of death in individuals throughout the world. New data provided from a recent study published by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirmed that while heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the past, it continues to be so today.

The results represent data that was compiled between the years of 2000 through 2011. The primary factors that can contribute to heart related diseases include lack of regular physical activity, genetics, and poor overall eating habits.

According to the results of research performed and conducted at the Netherlands’ Wageningen University, frequently consuming white vegetables and fruits with a high level of consistency can significantly reduce stroke risk.

Linda M. Oude Griep, a fellow of human health and nutrition at the aforementioned university and the study’s lead author, concluded that making it a point to eat one apple each day is indeed a health-positive decision when it comes to preventing a variety of heart related diseases, especially strokes.

Read More »

Posted in Diet, Food, Health, Health Facts, Medical, News, Nutrition, Studies | 1,102 Comments

Foods and Herbs to Help You Sleep Better Tonight

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Greg Asseff

With today’s hectic and busy lifestyle that most of us seem to suffer from, consistently getting a good night’s sleep can be quite elusive. This being said, sleep is an essential for the human body and is required to support overall good health and wellness, both physically and mentally. More specifically, failing to regularly receive enough sleep can lead to decreases in mental alertness and performance, cognitive impairment, moodiness, stress, injury due to lack of attention, weight gain, heart attach, stroke, and poor quality of life, to name a few.

Several recent clinical studies have concluded that there are all-natural sleep aids (namely certain foods and herbs) that will promote sleep, improve the quality of your sleep, and allow you to doze more quickly without putting any other aspects of your health and wellness in danger.

Read More »

Posted in Diet, Food, Health, Health Facts, Medical, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Studies | 1 Comment
Copyright © 2026 FitnessHealth101.com All Rights Reserved
Return to Top