Fitness + Well-Being

Is Stress Aging You?

Stress—just reading the word can hit a nerve that gets your heart pumping. April is Stress Awareness Month and we’ve decided it’s time to place the spotlight on the unhealthy nature of stress when it’s [...]

The Science Behind CoQ10

Ever wonder how the food we eat is converted into energy? It’s thanks to a very important substance called coenzyme Q10, also known as coQ10, which is in charge of producing 95 percent of the [...]

Hey, Why Not? Alcohol and Cleansing

Cleansing can take a lot of effort, and all that hard work to improve your health shouldn’t go unrecognized so why not reward yourself on a Cleanse Day with a deserved drink or two, or [...]

Nutritional Strategies for the Injured Athlete

Every time you step on the field, on the track, or in the gym, you’re at risk for injury. Injuries could mean time off from training, loss of progress, as well as the potential loss [...]

Belly Fat Harms Muscle At The Cellular Level

A study of human adipose (fat) cells has found more evidence that visceral body fat found deep in the midsection and around the organs is worse than subcutaneous body fat found just beneath the skin. [...]

Caffeine and Working Out: How All Athletes Benefit from Caffeine

All athletes can benefit from caffeine's ergogenic effects. Many people have experienced the welcomed effects of their favorite caffeine vehicle like coffee or an energy drink pushing them through a long day. However, even amongst [...]