Thyroid eye disease (TED) — also called Graves’ eye disease — is a rare, progressive and vision-jeopardizing autoimmune disease associated with proptosis (eye bulging), diplopia (double vision), blurred vision, pain, inflammation and facial disfigurement. Women are five to six times more likely than men to get the disease. Cigarette smokers are at significantly … [Read more...]
Pentathlete Jo Muir Spills Her Fitness Secrets For Olympics 2020!
Jo Muir enjoyed a breakthrough result with a fantastic 5th place finish at the 2016 European Championships in Sofia in a field containing numerous athletes who were about to head to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The then 21-year-old went on to watch the Games as a spectator and admitted it gave her huge inspiration heading into the following season. The … [Read more...]
Bianca Knight’s 5 Favorite Exercises She Absolutely Loves.
Bianca Knight is an American former track and field athlete, competed in the 100 and 200 meters. At the 2012 Summer Olympics Knight won a team event gold medal in the 4×100 metres relay team. According to her "5 exercises that I absolutely love, and I believe are very helpful for the body as a whole” are as follows. Russian Dead Lifts This exercise can be done both, … [Read more...]
Best Swimwear That You Gotta Buy This Summer
Summer is here and we have not one but ten reasons for you to buy these super glam and chic swimwear from our favourite brands! 1. One Piece Bather Halter Swimsuit Price: $25.99 2. Mesh Ruched Monokini Price: $27.99 3. Twist Front Shirred One Piece Swimsuit Price: $74.99 4. Off Shoulder Ruffled Bikini Price: $25.99 5. High Waisted … [Read more...]
Exercising with Contact Lenses
Trying to participate in sports or exercising while wearing glasses can be rather difficult. Many hazards are posed from this practice such as destruction or damage to the glasses themselves. Also, when doing these physical activities, one may perspire and breathe heavily which fogs the glasses making sight even more difficult. For this reason, many people simply ditch their … [Read more...]
Looking Taller
Most women, no matter what their height want to look a little taller. There are a number of little tricks to make yourself appear taller. Check out ways to add an inch or two (atleast) inches to your height. The first thing that needs to be taken care of is the extra fat around the belt, if any. Don't use the excuse that it is middle age spread and that it is … [Read more...]
Gym: A Home to Infectious Diseases. Watch Out!
Gyms are sweaty, wet places and they're the perfect place for coronavirus spread out or let’s say n number of infection. Well, that doesn’t mean you stop going to the gym, you’ve got to be super careful at the gym. You’ve got to take precautions and stay well-informed. Health officials have cautioned against close physical contact, such as shaking hands, and suggested that … [Read more...]
Top 5 Skinlab Lift and Firm Eye Gel Review Of 2020
We live in a society where aesthetics are continuously being promoted. The bodies of famous people, actors, and models are constantly being retouched by Photoshop before appearing in magazines, to ensure that the image looks perfect. In this way, this idea insinuates that if we look beautiful, we will be more successful in life. The impact that physical appearance has on our … [Read more...]
Hitting the Right MET to Lose Belly Fat
Am I working out in the right intensity zone? One of the easiest methods for recording of the intensity of your physical activity is the Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET) method. The American Heart Association suggests at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise to foster good health and lose belly … [Read more...]
What to do with Nail Problems?
Like everything else about you, nails are unique. You could have nails that crack, chip, peel or split before they have a chance to grow long. By understanding your nail problems you will know what to expect from them and what you can do with and about them. To start with, here's a list of some common nail problems you could run into. Allergic … [Read more...]
4 Amazing Ways Rainwear Influences Body Fitness
In the world as a whole, whatever you wear is proven to have a significant effect on that day, event, and performance. Hence, the need for different work and company dress codes. The industrial workers wear safety clothes to keep them away from danger around the work area. Similarly, different weather conditions dictate what one should wear. The rain is not exempted. Rains … [Read more...]
IFRC, UNICEF and WHO issue guidance to protect children from COVID-19 in School
The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidance, on 10th March 2020, to help protect children and schools from transmission of the COVID-19 virus. In the event of school closures, the guidance includes recommendations to mitigate against the possible negative impacts on children’s learning … [Read more...]
Playboy Playmate Ashley Young Shares Her Fitness Secrets
Ashley Young specializes in glamour, dance, artistic, and beauty modelling as well as Promotional modelling at events. Women Fitness President talks to the stunning model about her journey into the glamour world. Namita Nayyar: You are best known as the official Playboy Playmate. Walk us through your spectacular journey and tell us how it all began? Ashley … [Read more...]
Take Charge Of Your Health This Women’s Day
#EachForEqual campaign message 2020 this Women's Day. The campaign highlights, forging equality in six key areas crucial to a “healthier, wealthier and more harmonious” world. One of the campaign highlights, Empowering women through health education of which Women Fitness has been an integral part for more than 20 years. The WF team through relentless hard work has … [Read more...]
Face Masks To Be Used By People Who Show Symptoms Of COVID-19: CDC’s Recommendation
“Seriously people – STOP BUYING MASKS! They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can't get them (COVID-19) to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams Firstly, the N95 mask is mainly for use if you already have the virus to keep it from spreading … [Read more...]
School Breakfast: Essential for Optimum Nutrition
All Schools to Celebrate “School Breakfast: Out of This World” Campaign, March 2-6. The celebration features special events, activities and menus to raise awareness of how healthy breakfast fuel students for success in the classroom and beyond. Breakfast Leads to Better Performance School meals have a significant impact on the nutritional lives of all children, … [Read more...]
Why you should Use Casino Apps
At the dawn of online casinos, gambling was a spare-time affair. Accessible only through a desktop computer, players were strictly tied to a specific place and time. The limitations were many and only the introduction of smartphones changed the scenario. Now people could browse the internet for casino app from anywhere they might be and when they needed. Many online … [Read more...]
Track & Field Athlete Khamica Bingham Unveils Her Fitness Secrets
Khamica Bingham is a Canadian track and field athlete who specializes in the 100 metres. She has represented Canada at the Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships in Athletics. She became part of the national record women's 4×100 m relay team along with Kimberly Hyacinthe, Crystal Emmanuel and Shai-Anne Davis. She … [Read more...]
Actress Cynthia Kaye McWilliams Talks Fitness & Lots More!
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams was born in Berlin, Germany and like most army brats moved around a bit. Cynthia grew up primarily in Kansas City, Kansas, then moved to Chicago where she attended and graduated from the prestigious Theater School of DePaul University. While in Chicago, Cynthia honed her skills with stage credits including the lead role in First Breeze of Summer … [Read more...]
5 Best Health-Food Items To Keep Stocked In The Kitchen Pantry
1. Extra virgin olive-oil. Extra virgin olive oil may be the healthiest forms of olive oil and its nutritional value and benefits in overall health cannot be emphasized enough. Extra virgin olive oil reduces heart disease and damage from free radicals and acts preventatively against breast and colon cancer. The main type of fat found in … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Make Your Hair Healthy Again
While genetics play a key role, your diet, the weather, pollution, and your overall approach to hair care are all critical to maintaining your crowning glory. Shinier, healthy hair is just 10 tricks away. 1. Massage Your Locks: when your applying your shampoo and conditioner, you should give yourself a gentle massage. The movement helps stimulate blood-flow to the scalp, … [Read more...]
Six Spectacular Mother’s Day Gifts
Sometimes it can feel as though you have barely made it through Christmas before you are hit by Valentine’s Day, with Mother’s Day following hot on its heels. You don’t have to be a slave to commercialism to celebrate your love for your mum, step mum, aunt, godmother, foster mum, or just someone who has been just like a mum to you over the years. We have carefully curated a … [Read more...]
Herbs For Optimum Eye Health
Strain on delicate eye muscles as well as improper blood flow to the retina can cause vision to deteriorate. There are certain herbs that can treat blurred vision, improve night vision, slow the progression of glaucoma and cataracts and help keep the eyes healthy. The goal of herbal therapy is to help maintain optic nerve health. Some chemicals like (protein kinase C … [Read more...]
Precautions To Prevent Sports-Related Neck Injury
The neck is part of a long flexible column, known as the spinal column or backbone, that extends through most of the body. The cervical spine (neck region) consists of seven bones (C1-C7 vertebrae), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. These discs allow the spine to move freely and act as shock absorbers during activity. The spinal cord is a … [Read more...]
Olympian Bianca Knight Talks About Fitness, Diet & Living Her Dreams
Bianca Knight is an American former track and field athlete, who competed in the 100 and 200 meters. At the 2012 Summer Olympics Knight won a team event gold medal in the 4x100 metres relay team. In the final, the quartet of Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Knight and Carmelita Jeter, broke a standing 27 year old world … [Read more...]
Foods That Help Avoid Kidney Stones
A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine. For most people, natural chemicals in the urine keep stones from forming and causing problems. Different Types of Kidney Stones calcium oxalate Calcium phosphate stone Uric acid stone Diet changes and medical treatment are individualized based on the type of stone, to prevent … [Read more...]
Campaign Highlights Hidden Risk of Heart Attack
A new health campaign educates people about the risks of heart attack through art and augmented reality. The Hidden Risk campaign kicked off with an art installation in New York. Artist Alexa Meade painted heart attack survivors into life-size murals to symbolize the “hidden” risks of heart attack and highlight personal stories of survival. For heart attack survivor … [Read more...]
Actress Kandyse McClure Talks Fitness, Food & Films!
Born in South Africa and brought up in Canada, Kandyse McClure began her acting career in 1999 and worked in both television and film. She rose to prominence when she played Officer Anastasia Dualla in ‘Battlestar Galactica’, a Sci-Fi Channel series. She also well-known for playing Dr. Clementine Chasseur in ‘Hemlock Grove’, an original Netflix series In 2016, Kandyse … [Read more...]
Looking for a Gift? Why Silver Bracelets for Women are Perfect
One of the hardest tasks in the world is finding the perfect gift for someone. A gift like, silver bracelets that tells them how much they mean to you, and makes them feel appreciated. Jewelry is the one gift that has proven to work for most people. For women, it’s the one thing they can never refuse. However, you shouldn’t get just any jewelry. You have to be pretty … [Read more...]
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) vs. Calories Burned
Current research of weight training and EPOC has noted a relationship between exercise intensity and elevated metabolic rate. As weight lifting intensity increases, the EPOC duration also increases. According to a study by Osterberg, K. L. & Melby, C. L., 2000. (Effect of acute resistance exercise on postexercise oxygen consumption and … [Read more...]
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