Health And Wellness
Can Acupuncture Increase Sports Performance?
Athletes are always looking for an edge to improve their sports performance. When I was a student-athlete, I worked out, ate, slept, studied, and did just about everything I could [...]
What is Fructose Intolerance?
Fructose intolerance is a new disorder being diagnosed these days. It is a condition in which the body cannot properly digest fructose. Because it is present in many foods, it [...]
Exercise as Medicine
It is often said that ‘exercise is medicine,’ yet a recent report showed that health practitioners are uncertain as to what constitutes adequate prescription. If it were a pill, the [...]
Is Vegan Cheese Healthy?
So what's the deal with vegan cheese?
Why Athletes Are at Greater Risk of Sleep Disorders (and How to Fix It)
It may seem counterintuitive, but many top athletes—people who are otherwise in great health—suffer from sleep disorders. Shouldn’t an intense workout leave you ready to drop off to sleep? Though [...]
Youth Athlete Hygiene Tips
Hygiene is an integral part of an athlete’s routine. The sweat that is secreted during a workout or a run can over time give way to many fungal or bacterial [...]
Is Trail Mix Actually Healthy?
Trail mix has been around for over a century. Its origins can be traced back to an outdoorsman named Horace Kephart, who helped plot the route of the Appalachian Trail, [...]
Why Every Human Being Should Run Sprints
Raise your hand if you’d like to do at least one of the following: Lose weight Build muscle mass Increase your chance of living longer Improve brain function Reduce your [...]
How Old Is too Old to Strength Train?
The average life expectancy in America is about 79. Some view our 60s and beyond as our "golden years," while to others, it's more of a slippery slope. If you [...]
Are Herbal Tea Health Claims Legit?
Take a stroll down the herbal tea aisle, and you might swear you’ve stumbled upon the secret to eternal life. Nowadays, there’s an herbal tea for everything. Stress relief. Respiratory [...]
