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.
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%
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
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
Sitting in a chair, completely focused on a screen, using your hands for hours on end, day after day, doesn’t sound comfy at all. But this is exactly what esports athletes and gamers do. In 2023, online gaming engaged approximately 40% of the global population. Esports or online gaming are
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
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 –
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
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,
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
