While age brings valuable wisdom, it unfortunately also brings the gradual wasting of skeletal muscle mass, known as sarcopenia. More unfortunately still, sarcopenia brings with it an increased risk of injury, disability, and the loss of independence. Starting as early as our 30’s, research has shown … Read the rest
Forget the oysters and champagne. Here is the real science behind the foods that are more likely to help you get pregnant.
About 15% of heterosexual couples report struggling with infertility, and it is a nearly even 50/50 split between whether the issue is on the … Read the rest
There is a lot of recent buzz around the term “methylation” in the health-conscious community. The buzz is well deserved, as this process is happening in almost every cell in the body, all the time, and contributes to a long list of physiological processes necessary for … Read the rest
Nearly every ingredient in this recipe has some kind of metabolism boosting power, and the few others are just as important to boost flavor.
Why peppers? The bell pepper is a low-calorie, antioxidant and vitamin-rich member of the Capsicum genus, and the only member that … Read the rest
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that we all need in our diets in very small quantities. Once absorbed, chromium is distributed widely in the body, with the highest levels being found in the kidney, liver, spleen, and bone [1]. It is one … Read the rest
“Zoodles”, or zucchini noodles, are a delicious way to satisfy your spaghetti or noodle craving while maintaining a grain free diet. To make them, you’ll need a spiralizer, but they come in many forms, from tight budget to zoodle-level: expert. Zoodles are … Read the rest
In a lifetime, the average heart will beat 2.5 billion times. This vital organ is not only responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, but it is also the workhorse muscle that sustains life.
The key to heart health is a healthy diet, active … Read the rest
Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you ever gotten to the end of a day and wondered where the hours went? How could so many hours have passed by without really getting much of anything done?
The truth is that many of us suffer from distraction and procrastination. This, productivity experts … Read the rest
