So why not chow down on a candy bar or two every day? Here's the rub: Scientists aren't sure whether the downsides of cocoa consumption -- such as potential obesity -- could outweigh the benefits.The research relied on mostly sugar-free dark chocolate, not the kind of chocolate normally found on ... Continue Reading

Brian Dolan of MobiHealth reports there are roughly 8,000 "health" apps available for download in the iTunes library alone. The breakdown looks something like this: 60 percent relate to calorie counting, 20 percent to cardio fitness, 9 percent to strength training and 7 percent to improving sleep.So, with so many ... Continue Reading

 Spinners will get their cardio fix on brand new exercise bikes in Ladysmith soon.“I look at our equipment like a car,” said Susan Glenn, fitness programmer at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. “It’s time for us to recycle the old bikes and bring in new ones.”The community centre was given ... Continue Reading