This is a year when we are constantly barraged by polls, but one stands out that seems to be unbiased: Gallup’s new poll reveals how widespread the dual issues of insomnia and stress really are. According to the research firm, for the first time since 2001, the majority of US adults 57%
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
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
What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal fatigue is a term often used to convey a pathway whereby physiological stress is created and exacerbated. While this term makes sense, to date, according to the Endocrine Society, it is not an accepted medical term. It was coined in 1998 by naturopath James Wilson
Here’s a fun exercise: on your way to work or an appointment, keep an eye out for people running, jogging, cycling. If the weather is decent, we bet you will see at least one. All these individuals are prime candidates for a sports nutrition/active lifestyle-support product. It is a diverse
Combining stretching and resistance training creates a lean, sculpted physique. However, athletes, fitness enthusiasts and recreationally active adults can also experience joint discomfort and muscle soreness, which tend to be discouraging. Joint health, protecting their structure to sustain desirable function, is an unsung part of the active lifestyle/sports nutrition segment.
