The old phrase, “You got up on the wrong side of the bed,” is quaint. It means that you’re in a bad mood because you slept poorly. Chopped-up sleep makes us surly, impatient, prone to mistakes and forgetfulness. Multiple nights of choppy sleep can turn us into curmudgeons and reduce
The adage “no pain no gain” is true, but to competitive athletes and gym denizens, that pain is, well, a pain to deal with. It refers to the acute soreness of muscles that were challenged by added weight or an increase in exercise. Recovery is a huge part of the
Some supplements are known to be a hero in one area. For example, vitamin C is the immune vitamin or the winter vitamin. CoQ10 is the heart nutrient, berberine is the weight loss herb, and melatonin is the sleep supplement. But many nutraceuticals are adept at more than one activity.
There was once a polite admonition – never ask a woman her age. This has mostly if not fully fallen by the wayside, as fewer women than ever are reticent about giving up their number. But, when formulating and marketing health products to women, perhaps focusing on what season they
Those who believe money can’t buy happiness may not understand that the stress of not having enough to pay bills prevents happiness. It also can increase the risk of deteriorating health. A recently published study in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity found that, among common stressors, worrying about paying bills and
While spring training in Major League Baseball is over, the rest of us have climbed fully out of cold-weather hibernation – but likely not in the best shape we want to be in. Diving back into a physical fitness routine to get that summer body into shape is often difficult.
Every generation has its distinctive collective personality and characteristics. Successful new product development hinges on knowing who the consumer is, what drives purchases and use, how they live, what they deem important, and what they seek to live their fullest, best lives. The newest generation of adults, Generation Z (“Zoomers”)
Caffeine remains the “go-to” ingredient for energy and endurance. And for women who engage in team sports, one study showed that a moderate dose of caffeine may be the most effective. The authors note that caffeine is one of the most extensively researched energy-promotion ingredients, but there isn’t much information about how
The highly anticipated summer Olympics 2024 will kick off shortly, and just about everyone is excited to witness the best in athleticism, and of course, to root for their country. The 2024 Olympic games will be held in Paris starting on July 26 and last through August 11. Athletes will
It weighs approximately 13.1 septillion tons, or 5.972×10^24kg. And it gives us all the necessary raw materials to live and to thrive. “It” is Earth, and on April 22, we celebrate it and show our gratitude by caretaking its resources, and its very soul. Founded in 1970, Earth Day was inspired by the horrific
