Hydration Tips for Runners, Including Race Day Prep
Holly Martin via Dr. Axe – As runners, we all know that we need to be hydrated, but what does that really mean? What happens if we fall short? In this…
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery for Meniscus Tears
Georgia M. Beasley, MD, MHSc, via Duke Health – The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body, and meniscus tears are often the cause of…
Obesity’s Impacts on Our Immune System & Kidney & Liver Diseases
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – What are the effects of weight loss on natural killer cell function, our first line of immune defense against cancer, kidney function,…
Burn Fat While You Sleep
Al Sears, MD, CNS – If you’re having trouble sleeping, chances are you’re also living with a broken metabolism. But repairing your ability to sleep soundly through the night can…
Nearly 1 in 5 US College Athletes Reports Abusive Supervision by Their Coaches
BMJ Group via EurekAlert! – Athletes with disabilities and those in team sports most at risk, survey reveals. Nearly 1 in 5 college athletes reports some form of abusive supervision —defined…
Obesity’s Impact on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, & Diabetes
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, as well as reverse type 2 diabetes. A is for Arthritis In the…
Muscle Protein Holds Memory of Exercise: Study Reveals Two-Month “Muscle Memory” Trace
Willow Tohi via Natural News – Scientists have long theorized that muscles retain a “memory” of prior exercise, allowing athletes and fitness enthusiasts to rejuvenate lost strength faster after pauses…
Obesity’s Impacts on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Heart Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in half. In the ABCs of health consequences…
Cancer Patients Benefit Greatly from the Right Type of Exercise, New Research Reveals
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – It’s safe to say that most American adults need to exercise more. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about…
Fitness Apps Fuelling Disordered Eating
Flinders University via EurekAlert! – With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered…
7 Commonly Overlooked Steps to Improve Your Health This Spring
Dr. Don Colbert – Embrace the Season of Renewal: Why Spring Is the Perfect Time for a Detox Springtime is often viewed as a season of rebirth, growth, and renewed…
Obesity’s Impacts on Our Brain, Dementia, and Fertility
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Weight loss can decrease dementia risk and improve mental performance and fertility. As I’ve discussed previously, in the ABCs of the health…
Pre-Workout Smoothie Recipe
Recipe by: Katie Schloer via Nutrition Facts – Pre-Workout Smoothie Recipe Recipe by: Katie Schloer Who doesn’t love a good smoothie? This one is especially antioxidant packed and holds a beautiful…
20 Exercise Hacks to Sneak More Fitness into Your Day
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – Are you one of the millions of Americans who makes a New Year’s resolution to exercise more and then watch as the best of intentions…
The Big Cardio Lie Continues…
Al Sears, MD, CNS – The Big Cardio Lie Continues… For 10 years, long-distance runner Ryan Hall held the U.S. record in the half marathon. He was the first person…
