Among athletes, compression clothing is a hot topic. Some attest that its benefits include improving exercise endurance, exercise performance, and post-workout recovery. But what about you and I? Is there any benefit for us to take the plunge? Watch this video now to find out. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also indexed as:Depression (Seasonal), SAD, Seasonal Depression, Winter Depression. A cold and dark winter can trigger depression in people who suffer from SAD. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Immune function worsens with age, and fish oil may provide one way to counteract that in healthy older women who exercise. However, strength training, by itself, did not improve any of the immune parameters measured in the study. Watch this video now to find out the details of this research report. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
Over the last decade, flaxseed has become a popular “functional food”—one that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Rich in the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, lignans, and other phytochemicals, flaxseeds are reported to relieve symptoms of and prevent certain diseases. Watch this video now and find out how you can take your health to the next level. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
Additives that are linked to obesity and colorectal cancer are being added to your food. And, they aren’t just found in fast foods—they’re also found in some so-called health foods. Watch this video now to find out what these common additives are and what you need to know to avoid them. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
The idea seems simple enough: Since protein provides the essential amino acids that fuel our bodies, getting more of it must be a good thing. How important is it to know how much protein is too much? Watch this video now and find out the nutrition experts caution. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
More than 80% of people do not get the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week. That’s a bummer because regular moderate exercise can prevent risk factors for diseases like high blood pressure and obesity, and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Granted, busy schedules and other distractions can make it hard to stay active, but the evidence shows that you can literally walk your way to being healthier. Watch this video now to find out how to fit this into your schedule. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
Researchers from Harvard published a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finding that whole grains are associated with a lower risk of death. The researchers used data from two large groups of people—from 74,341 women who enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study (1984-2010), and from 43,744 men who took part in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (1986-2010). Watch this video now to find out what the researchers found out.
Studies show that cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’ disease, depression, schizophrenia and attention deficit hyperactivity are associated with changes in the brain that are caused by long term chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined by that which last for 6 months or longer. Watch this video now to find out an effective way to eliminate chronic pain while at the same time restore normal brain function.
Smoothies have become synonymous with many things, including nutrition, convenience, and of course, deliciousness. But the smoothie revolution may have a dark side according to the New York Times, all that fruit and certain vegetables often translates into a lot of sugar. In addition, fruits’ natural fiber, although still present, gets pulverized in the blender. Watch this video now to Choose your Smoothie wisely! Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.
