Daylight savings time (DST) officially ends on the first Sunday in November; this year that date is November 5. Many of us bemoan the earlier nightfall; for most, it is pitch black by 5:00 p.m. Some may say “it’s only one hour, how could that possibly affect me other than
There is a movement called “slow living” that is central to reducing anxiety and enhancing quality of life. According to Wikipedia, slow living is “a lifestyle emphasizing slower approaches to aspects of everyday life.” (Check out more about slow living here.) Another key example of why slow is the way to
When you get a choppy night’s sleep, your energy plays hide and seek the next day. This “off balance” feeling puts a damper on bright, shiny well-being. And this damper can burnish a joyful experience, cause a lag in stride, and fuzzy thinking, along with a case or two of
The most common resolution for any new year is to lose some weight and get into shape. While both may be linked together, some already consider themselves to be in decent shape but want to shed the few pounds that crept up since the summer. During the past few years,
Active nutrition is the term that defines the more widespread adoption of supplements for enhanced workouts by non-athletes. Building muscle strength is a cornerstone of physical health and fitness for both hardcore athletes (ie, bodybuilders), and health-proactive individuals. A side effect of strength-oriented workouts is toned musculature. There are two
Who doesn’t get a frisson of excitement about the concept of a brand new start that a new year promises? For millions, losing weight and getting fit (looking and feeling good) is an exciting energizer. The significant change of diet and exercise begins immediately with a robustly positive outlook –
Sleep is a hot topic, especially in the research community as new studies are shedding light on how people sleep and why they sleep poorly. Nutrition Business Journal’s Condition-Specific Report 2023 flagged sleep-support product sales at $688 million in 2018, leaping to $1.26 billion in 2022. Sales of this category are
Two onomatopoeia – “yuck” and “yum” – are really the only factors (notwithstanding safety and efficacy) that matter in product development. Because if it tastes off in any way, the consumer will not be buying it again. A disparate array of ingredients in their ready-to-process forms are often bitter, pungent,
A newly published meta-analysis – the study of studies – delves into investigations of how turmeric helps reduce post-exercise muscle soreness as well as joint discomfort; it primarily concludes that turmeric extract (curcumin) supplements can be effective in supporting proper musculoskeletal structure and function. Turmeric is enjoying the spotlight in
