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
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
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.
If a question on Family Feud was “Name the most popular vitamin,” the number-one answer would likely be “C.” There are great reasons for it, all of which are relevant when getting back into a post-summer fast-paced, full-plate life. And there are also some myths about vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
For many, autumn is a time of splendor — the humidity is gone for the most part, and the trees are changing outfits from summer green to jaunty reds, golds and oranges. It’s the time of apples and pumpkins, as well as football. But it is also the time when
Technically, most of September is still summer. But hints of fall dot the days. Cooler nights, less humidity, flocks of birds convening before they fly south, and a handful of leaves sporting yellow, red, and vermillion faces signify that summer is packing her bags. For young adults in school, fall
Sneezing on the stairmaster? Coughing while kickboxing? Immunity tends to act sluggish after periods of heavy workouts or sports performance. Overall, it’s trying to simply catch up because physical stress temporarily impairs its function, allowing for opportunistic “bugs” to set up shop. Many studies have shown that reactive oxygen species
Major League Baseball outfielder Matt Kemp stated, “If I have a bad game, I think about what I have to do to return to form. Figure it out, go to sleep, and wake up a new man.” And that’s the point — being able to go to sleep and wake
What is the one natural resource that everyone wants more of during their busy days? Energy! What is the primary source of fueling the body’s energy furnace? Caffeine. According to one source, there are about 1 billion coffee drinkers throughout the world, and 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed
