Fitness trackers may be trendy, and will probably on many holiday lists. However, studies show Fitbits and other wearable health devices serve more as a fashion accessory than working as a wellness tool for those flaunting them. According to a new study from the Duke-NUS Medical School, activity trackers do not help people become more active […]
Sitting on one’s butt all day can be as hazardous to one’s health as smoking, drinking or eating excessively. It also costs a lot according to a study that showed that laziness and physical inactivity are killing people worldwide and costing an estimated $27.8 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Physical inactivity is costing […]
Yoga is a form of fitness that focuses on mind-body practices that combine relaxation and meditation techniques, physical positioning, breathing, as well as mental enhancement applications. While this practice was initially viewed as a holistic or alternative form of exercise, it has become much more mainstream over the last 20 years. Today, most fitness chains, […]