Out of the 11 IFBB Pro League divisions, the men’s wheelchair division may be the most inspirational of them all. These competitors are able to train hard and prepare for competitions in spite of physical setbacks that would stop many others from even trying. Bradley Betts is one of those...
Many big-name restaurants might have certain chemicals in their food wrappers.
The dangers of fast food have been discussed and studied for years now but a recent report decided to take a look at the packing instead.
A dangerous level of PFAS chemicals were found in food wrappers at many...
by Matt Weik
Calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D are essential nutrients when it comes to improving joint health. But do you know that apart from these three, two more nutrients are extremely important for joint health? Those two nutrients are Glucosamine and Chondroitin.
Glucosamine and...
The Truth About Cheese, Should You Be Eating It?
There aren't many foods more closely associated with the unhealthy eating habits of Americans as cheese. You can bet that if slobby guys had their own clan, their sigil would be a gooey double cheeseburger in front of two crossed swords that look...
Milk thistle is used as a natural remedy to treat a range of health conditions. But are there any proven health benefits of milk thistle?
The active ingredient in milk thistle is called silymarin. Milk thistle is also known as Mary thistle or holy thistle. It is mainly used to treat liver...
So, you’re in your 40s? Or maybe you are a few years either side, but one thing is for sure, exercise should be an essential part of your lifestyle.
We get it, your working hours are long and the available time at home with the family is limited, but if you want to stay around to enjoy your...
Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about deprivation and denial. In fact, it shouldn’t be. Successful, sustainable weight loss is far more attainable when you focus on the quality of food rather than the quantity. Eat wholesome, nutritious, (and even calorie-filled) foods and you’ll be far...
When it comes to losing weight, it’s not just the calories in the foods you eat that could help — or hinder — your efforts. Recent research found gut microbiota, the microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses living in your gastrointestinal tract, have an impact on weight loss...
While a low-carb diet might be beneficial for weight loss — a 2018 study found overweight dieters who cut their carbohydrate intake lost an average of 13 pounds — cutting carbs could also cut years from your life.
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Two new studies found connections between low-carb diets and...
“There has been a very strong belief that those who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight [and] it’s also been suggested that people who eat breakfast tend to eat less later in the day,” explains Flavia Cicuttini, PhD, professor at Monash University and head of rheumatology at Alfred...
You’ve likely noticed the scent of fresh-baked pizza or a warm cinnamon bun is intoxicating on your way into a food court, but after you’ve eaten a well-balanced lunch, it’s significantly less appealing. That’s because your sense of smell is strongest when you’re hungriest. And it’s not the only...
The next time you have a hankering for a bag of chips or a chocolate chip cookie, look at the clock. A new study published in the journal Current Biology found the body expends 10% more calories at rest during the late afternoon and early evening compared to the early morning. Thus, indulging in...
Among the supplements lining grocery store shelves, you’ve likely come across fish oil. Thanks to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids (found in the diet via fatty fish) for centuries, research links fish oil to health benefits, including better heart health, cognitive function and reduced...
Healthy food nourishes the whole body, and that includes the brain. Many foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants have been reported to significantly contribute to brain health and the prevention of cognitive decline. Adding some of these delicious brain-boosting foods to your diet is...
You’ve likely noticed the scent of fresh-baked pizza or a warm cinnamon bun is intoxicating on your way into a food court, but after you’ve eaten a well-balanced lunch, it’s significantly less appealing. That’s because your sense of smell is strongest when you’re hungriest. And it’s not the only...
While pre-workouts may be the best thing to get you amped up for a training session, your best bet for offsetting muscle soreness doesn’t lie in the supplement aisle — but in your kitchen pantry. While it’s not particularly news that baking soda can help stop muscle soreness in its tracks — many...
Apparently I found some scam website selling magic mushrooms, lsd, molly and a whole slew of mushroom and truffles grow kits...
You see, the doctors have put me on this stuff called Xyrem, to treat my narcolepsy... i have gone many weeks with no results. Doc says screw it go to max dose...
The vast majority of bodybuilders understand that muscle is not make in the gym, but during times of rest. I have read time and time again about those of us that train and are suffering with insomnia and not being able to get enough of quality sleep. We as a group suffer from numerous problems...
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Yoga is no longer just that thing stay-at-home moms do while they wait for their child’s school day to end. The ancient Indian exercise has been found to have a number of benefits for everyone, bodybuilders included, ranging from better mental health to an improved...
Yurchanka Siarhei
It seems as if almost everything we encounter causes fertility damage these days, from the sugary foods we eat to the phones we carry in our pocket.
One of the biggest culprits is bisphenol A, commonly referred to as BPA, a synesthetic compound used in plastic water bottles...