Hormones are often associated with teenage angst and/or female menstrual-related moodiness. Yet, they’re involved in much more than reproductive and sexual maturing processes. They also control metabolism, appetite, development and growth, cognition and...
The human brain requires lots of energy to function. Though only 2% of the body’s total weight, the brain uses at least 20% of the body’s total energy. The brain and body derive...
Much emphasis has been placed on exercising your body for health and longevity. The U.S. even makes a recommendation of how much exercise you should get each week. Yet, there’s no official national...
Do you get enough magnesium? If not, you should. There’s a reason why this powerful, versatile mineral is referred to as “essential.” What is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral nutrient that’s crucial for...
What kind of supplements do you prefer? There are many types of supplements including capsules, tablets, chewables, powders, gummies, liquids, energy bars, and more. Is there a difference when it comes to quality,...
The right salad dressing can transform a salad from boring to delectable. Unfortunately, dressings can also add extra calories and unwanted ingredients such as preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors, and more that you may...
When it comes to heart health markers, many are aware of maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But triglycerides? Not so much. Yet, triglyceride levels are a marker of heart health too....
We were built to run. Researchers believe that the shape of our bodies evolved to make us extraordinary endurance runners, which helped us to both chase prey to exhaustion and evade predators. Also,...
When you’re striving for a healthy lifestyle, you may know some of the basics: eat well, exercise, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol, etc. However, something more subtle is at work when it comes...
Do your knees pop every time you stand up? Do you experience discomfort in your joints when you walk or run? Pain in the joints is common, especially as we age. For some,...
