Remember when coffee was thought to be bad for you? Well, not anymore. Nutritionists and medical researchers alike now include coffee among other superfoods, like broccoli and blueberries, thanks to its many health benefits. More about those benefits in a minute. But...
How much time do you spend sitting each day? You might be surprised if you stop to really consider all those minutes and hours. Really think about it. Maybe you commute to and from work. Maybe you sit at a desk most of the day. In the evening you may watch TV or spend...
Amino acids are essential building blocks for important compounds like proteins, neurotransmitters, and hormones. Your body uses amino acids to: Heal and repair damaged tissue Create muscle Digest food for energy Maintain healthy connective tissue And much more In...
As you age, you may notice it gets harder to lose weight. You may also notice that you have less energy than you used to. Age-related imbalances in hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid are a common underlying reason for these changes. But there’s another...
Plant-based diets aren’t anything new. But…they are gaining in popularity. Why? Generally, this trend stems from the idea that plant-based diets are healthier and more environmentally friendly than animal-based diets. But is this really true? And what do you...
If you’re injured or sick, your immune system will go into action to repair the damage created by that injury or illness. One of your immune system’s primary weapons? Inflammation. Inflammation occurs when your body increases blood flow to damaged tissue. This extra...
