Fancy A Pint? Drinking Beer Could ‘Help Fight Dementia’

Chemical found in hops has been found to protect brain cells from damage that causes degenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

Running Too Hard? Light Jogging Linked with Living Longer

There's good news for those who adhere to the "slow and steady wins the race" adage: A light jog a few times a week may help you live longer, a new study from Denmark suggests. In contrast, running too hard may have drawbacks, the study found.

8 ways to stay in love with Running

The running boom has hit town. Well, it’s no surprise. Running is fairly easy to adopt and possibly one of the best ways to keep you in shape. In case you haven’t noticed that, chances are you might be living under a rock or munching too much of those tasty chips while having your DVD marathon.

But hey, before you decide to take up running or revive a running habit that has fallen asleep, consider some these pointers so you could carry on with running for a long time.
If you are a newbie runner, start with slow runs, maybe alternating with some bouts of walk. Get a feel of it. The key is to enjoy it. You may gradually progress, if you want. Who knows, in no time you’ll find yourself at the starting line of the Boston Marathon.

No rush. Time is on your side.

Exercise | Pilates with a Ball

Benefits of Pilates (a super-taut stomach and ballerina-esque legs) 

“Pilates puts your muscles - especially the smaller, stabilising ones - under constant tension over a large range of motions to create that long, lean look,” 

A simple at-home workout, all you need is a Pilates ball. 

Do the following sequences; two to three times a week and repeat each move eight to 10 times, with little to no rest between exercises.

Tofu With Black Beans in Olive Oil & Cilantro

Tofu is one of my favorite protein sources. Studies also say that tofu is a good antioxidant and reduces risk of cancer.

Nutrient | Loaded Lunch Plate

Here's an easy to make lunch plate that I brought to work to make sure I have a nutritious and delicious midday meal.

The Right Shoes

Why Running Shoes?

Running Shoes are by far the most technologically advanced footwear across all categories. Top sports shoe companies have engineered them to achieve optimum performance. They are designed to promote correct biomechanics and proper shock absorption, key elements in running injury free. With the running industry’s steady growth, the variety of choices for all shapes and sizes (or shall we say widths and sizes) has been made available.