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Consuming too many sugary beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult. That’s the conclusion of a report published in The Journal of Nutrition. . .

Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems - IDEA Health & Fitness Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.

Learn how to travel-proof your body and your fitness routine with these moves. After all, being healthy and fit is a great way to ensure you make the most of your vacation.

Jet-Set Your Fitness With This Pre-Travel Workout Learn how to travel-proof your body and your fitness routine with these moves. pre-travel workout

See what the latest research has to say...

What's the Best Time to Exercise? - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Do clients ask you about the best time to exercise? Studies show that people glean various health benefits at different times of the day.

If you're struggling to sleep well (and having a hard time making it through the week), it could be related to diet. Try these seven foods which experts say may have sleep-promoting properties.

7 Foods to Fight Insomnia The brain depends on a complex array of nutrients to ensure peaceful, uninterrupted slumber. If you’re battling nighttime wakefulness, eat these foods 2–4 hours before bed.

Here's some great motivation: Physical activity can prevent type 2 diabetes and help those who live with the disease to manage it effectively. Learn more...

Exercise for Diabetes - IDEA Health & Fitness Association To help those who manage diabetes, and the fit pros who train them, the ACSM issued updated guidelines on exercise for diabetes.

Healthy skin is a part of a healthy lifestyle! Here are some bright ideas in sun protection for summer activities.

10 Natural and Reef-Safe Sunscreens If you’re convinced it’s time to switch to natural and reef-safe sunscreens here’s a list of 10 products that meet those standards.

Rounding out your weekend with a meal out today? Here's some information to help you discover what's going on with menus.

Calories in Restaurant Menu Items - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Restaurant items added after the 2018 calorie listing requirements were put in place had fewer calories compared with items served before.

The next time you’re craving something crunchy, sweet, or filling (like, maybe, tonight?), try munching on these snack picks. Happy Saturday!

5 Late-Night Snacks for Every Kind of Craving, According to an RD The next time you’re craving something crunchy, sweet, or filling, try munching on these RD-recommended late-night snack foods.

You know how important it is that you can trust the content I share. I thought you'd appreciate a deeper dive into why we can recommend water walking as a great workout option.

Water Walking Works - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Len Kravitz, PhD, professor of exercise science, shares two studies that support the decision to add water walking to your fitness routine.

This is a really interesting look at how "good enough" workouts start to slow you down. What do you think? Is micro-quitting having an impact on your workouts?

Is "Micro-Quitting" Keeping You From Reaching Your Full Potential? We dive into what micro-quitting is, why we do it, and when "good enough" starts to slow you down.

Check out the link between what you eat and disease prevention.

Nutrition for Longevity - IDEA Health & Fitness Association For those unconvinced about the link between nutrition and longevity, here’s more evidence that diet contributes to disease prevention.

We can incorporate this workout to help you get in shape for all the hiking, climbing, paddling and rafting your wanderlust can handle this summer!

The Adventure-Ready Workout Use this workout to get in shape for all the hiking, climbing, paddling and rafting your wanderlust can handle.