myTakes: Health & Fitness

Hi everyone. I have been really into working out (mainly cardio), toning up, and eating healthy lately, so I wanted to share with you some of my tips on how to achieve this. I feel happy with myself both physically and...

For anyone who has ever lost or is trying to lose a lot of weight, say 50 pounds or more, there are some things that you either will learn or are learning right now on your journey to getting healthy. 1. It actually does...

UW researchers find possible cure for alzhimers This made me so happy! I don't support animal testing, but know it's necessary. I lost my great grandmother to Alzheimer's disease and it was terrible. I visited her once or...

For as long as I can remember, Breast canvcer awarenss has been a big part of my life. This is because it runs very strong in my family and I can recall all to vividly my mother getting treated for it when I was only a...

Since its summer here (for me at least and whoever can relate for this time of the year)and January is among the hottest months and VERY HOT...we should be aware of what precaustions we should take to deal with this...

The media has often portrayed green tea to have a seemingly infinite number of health benefits. "Lose weight by drinking two cups a day!" "Green tea burns fat!" "Prevent cancer by drinking tea!" blah blah blah. Sure,...

Let's just say that running has always been a part of my life. I'm a former soccer player; obviously, soccer is a sport that requires a lot of running. I have to admit that I used to love running a lot but I'm currently...

Having naps during the day is to me the best way to kill time (i was about to have one but didn't :/ ). Naps can last around 30 mins to like 1 hour (or sometimes more)...it has it benefits What are the benefits of...

With a new year upon us, a lot of people are probably thinking about quitting smoking. Maybe some of you gave it a shot as 2016 rolled in but it didn’t work out. Or maybe some of you haven’t worked up the strength to do...

If you have a pet, you already know how awesome they are. Pets are always there for you. They are your non judgmental, cuddle buddy, best friends. But did you know that having a pet is actually good for your health? Here...

Hey GAGers! I'm losing weight the easy way and I'm seeing progress! Please join me just by doing these easy steps👍👍👍 First Step: Look in the mirror some people hate doing this and yes I was that person sadly. I hate...

Maybe you have been considering getting a gym membership, or maybe you hate working out in public. Either way, if you want to get in shape, you dont need a gym to do that! Here are 10 free workout programs you should...

Squats don't really make your buttocks look bigger. The thing is people don't understand that genetics plays a huge role. I'm not saying squats won't work out completely but people don't know that they also have the...

Helps you get in touch with your body It has been proven to improve your flexibility and posture. How awesome would it be to be able to do this? But I have to be first be able to reach my first goal, touch my toes....

People, in general, are sensitive or allergic to: > Dairy > Wheat > Sugar They gain weight faster, lose it slower, have IBS and other indegestion problems because their bodies can't process foods that fall under these...