While we know that cardio is an excellent way to burn fat, we wanted to know how working with weights can contribute to a whittled middle and washboard abs. So how can we blast belly fat with strength training? Nicole Aurigemma, physiologist at the Penn State Muscle Biology Lab, told us not only how to…
Having issues curbing your appetite? It might have something to do with your brain. Leptin is the satiating hormone. It is naturally secreted by your fat cells to suppress appetite; it’s your brain’s cue to stop eating. When there’s a leptin deficiency, or an imbalance of hormones, things can go awry. The arch nemesis of…
What’s the secret to happiness and health? According to Harvard professor and psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, it has nothing to do with fame, money, or success. “Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period.” In a multigenerational study that began at Harvard in the 1930s, two groups were studied: male Harvard students (which the New York…
