Obesity
Living Near Fast Food Could Increase Your Odds of Obesity
According to research published in the British Medical Journal, people exposed to more “takeaway food outlets” (or, as we know it, fast food) around their home, place of business or on [...]
Take Some Time to Understand MSG
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the form of a naturally occurring chemical, glutamate, and is used as a flavor enhancer and food additive. It is created...
How to Eat Healthy and Lose Weight with Lifestyle Changes
Many people in this day and age are looking for quick-fixes to life's annoying problems, including those extra pounds. Whether it's finances,...
Can the Paleo Diet Work for Athletes?
Athletes have much to learn from their ancient ancestors, who spent their days running from saber-toothed tigers and hunting for food. Early humans survived harsh conditions by fueling their bodies [...]
Concussions, Obesity Targeted by New Athletes’ Performance and Mayo Clinic Partnership
In late June, Athletes’ Performance (AP), an integrated performance training brand with six facilities across the U.S., announced it would partner with the non-profit medical and research group, Mayo Clinic. [...]
Don’t Become a Statistic: Eat Healthy
How many times are you told to "eat your fruits and vegetables?" Well, according to an October report from the Journal of Nutrition, 88% of Americans fail to heed this advice. [...]
Fact or Myth: Is High Fructose Corn Syrup The Worst Sweetener of Them All?
Americans are pretty remarkable. We invented Facebook and Google, we put men on the moon and we have the best colleges and universities in the world. Yet many of us [...]
Carb Backloading: Why Breakfast Is Not the Most Important Meal of the Day
Breakfast, "the most important meal of the day." Nowadays this could be considered the most essential rule in nutrition. If you want to have energy to fuel your day and your [...]
Overeating: Why We Do It and How to Stop
Ever leave a meal feeling full to the point of discomfort, wondering why you ate so much? Well, what would happen if your plate never emptied? Would you be able [...]
STACK and MOVABLE Team Up…And You Win!
Get your move on with MOVABLE’s MOVband! The band monitors your activity by counting how many moves you make throughout the day, providing immediate feedback and allowing you to compete [...]