New research shows that drinking coffee daily can lower the risk of recurrence of atrial fibrillation – Muscle and fitness

Because caffeine’s stimulant properties are known to increase our heart rate, doctors have long told people with the common heart rhythm disorder AFib to give up their coffee intake, but a surprising new study is raising a lid on the potential benefits of a daily cup of joe. This is evident from the study, which […]

New UCLA study suggests morning sickness is an evolved immune response, not just hormones

For most women, morning sickness during pregnancy is simply part of the baby-making process, like choosing the perfect name and preparing that beautiful nursery, and yet scientists have only recently been able to identify the possible cause. There are many misconceptions surrounding the annoying morning sickness that pregnant women experience. Some dismiss it as ‘hormonal’, […]

Hot Tub vs Sauna: Which recovery method increases the health and immunity the most? – Muscle and fitness

After a demanding training, there is little better than recovering with a nice dip in the hot tub, or are in a sweat-inducing sauna. But which stimulates the heart and stimulates our immune system the most? Experts from the University of Oregon have the answer. Published in a recent study in the American Physiological SocietyResearchers […]