Fitness + Well-Being
Why Your Muscles Are Sore After Exercise
Muscle soreness is a fact of life for any athlete. But through a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms for why it happens, a little knowledge promises to help mitigate (if not fully eliminate) some [...]
A 15-Minute Brisk Walk Curbs Hunger Cravings
A mere 15-minute brisk walk is enough to reduce hunger cravings significantly, a new study shows. Dieters are often concerned that exercise will cause hunger and lead to overeating and a stall in weight loss, [...]
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 [...]