Protein has many roles in the body including recovery, immune support, hormone regulation, skin support, and energy source. In combination with exercise, protein is an important factor for gaining lean muscle mass and losing weight. Protein is made up of amino acids. The human body needs 20 different amino acids to function properly, 9 of […]

You may not realize it, but inflammation is good. Coupled with pain, it is your body’s signal that something is wrong, and something needs to be done about it. Inflammation is an immune response, an attempt by the body to heal itself when there is injury, or to defend itself against bacteria and viruses. But […]

Does cold winter air make you feel like hibernating? Winter months are often referred to as “cold and flu season,” maybe due to more people staying indoors, increasing chances of infection. But you don’t have to give up outdoor exercise just because the weather is colder. Now is the time to be sure you maintain […]

As the summer sun and the temperatures heat up, hydration becomes critical. People spend more time outside in the summer enjoying a variety of activities. A lot of people like to hang out at the pool, the lake, or the beach – around water – and they often don’t remember they still need to drink […]

While some allergies seem to be around all year, for many people fall is the worst part of allergy season…and it’s all because of ragweed. Ragweed is the number one cause of fall hay fever symptoms in the United States. This weed flourishes in most parts of the country, with heaviest concentrations in the central […]

  Adults who took antioxidant supplements for almost a decade performed better on one type of memory test than those who didn’t take the supplements, according to a new study from France. The researchers say the findings suggest that getting enough nutrients could aid thinking and memory skills as people get older. Researchers conducted a study of […]

  You could be one of the millions of people deficient in the essential mineral, iron. Iron helps make red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body. Headaches, dizziness and tinnitus are other signs of iron deficiency. Almost half of girls and almost one in four women have low iron intakes. A recent study also […]

We all hear it: the call to exercise more. But why is it so important, and how can you make it work in your busy lifestyle? Benefits of Staying Active: Heart Health: Regular exercise can help improve circulation, control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Bone Health: Weight bearing exercise can slow down bone loss and […]