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A study at the University of Georgia in Athens found that physically active people have at least 20% more pep during the day than inactive people. Worn Out? You still need to work out!!

Working out on the road can help you adjust to a new time zone faster. A study at the University of South Carolina found that westbound travelers should try exercising in the evening and eastbound travelers should try a morning session for the best effect!

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that cholesterol levels during pregnancy were lowest among women who exercised during pregnancy.

A study at the College of St Catherines in Minneapolis found that up to 70% of recreational runners have suffered from leg injuries or stress fractures. This is usually caused by weak or tight muscles in the hips. Add strengthening and stretching for the hips to your routine to help reduce your chances.

A study at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that eating trans fat can lead to more belly fat. In animals tested, the amount was as much as a 30% increase, studies on humans are pending but with all the other issues with trans fat as well, it is probably a good idea to drop this from your diet.

A recent study showed that 41% of people feel stressed most or all the time and 78% of them wish they had more time for themselves. This does not seem new, right? Well, it is when you consider that the ONLY people surveyed were children ages 9-13.

Your body is 70% water, your blood is 90% water, your brain is 85% water. Soft drink concentrate is often used to clean both trucks and toilets at bottling facilities. Kind of makes you want a glass of water, doesn’t it?

A study at the University of Calgary found that the most successful exercisers were people who made exercise a non-negotiable part of their agenda