It’s a banana’s claim to fame, but the nutrient is more than just a sidekick. Potassium contributes to the functioning of all cells. It’s also an electrolyte, meaning it carries sodium, magnesium, chloride, and calcium to cells using electrical impulses. Hence, why bananas and other foods high in potassium make for the perfect post-workout snack....
We are creatures of habit, and chances are we’ve all picked up a bad one at some point. You may not notice it, but you pick things up from the people you surround yourself with friends, family, co-workers. Ever caught yourself saying, Wow, I'm really starting to sound like (insert name of co-worker who sits next to you), after spending a few months working side by side? Unfortunately, you sometimes develop bad habits that aren’t just annoying but that also affect your health. If you’ve caught yourself doing the following one too many times, it may be time to kick it to the curb....
When it comes to calories, we don’t know as much as we think. A new study shows we may be the kings and queens of underestimating the calorie content of meals....
If only my tummy were a little tighter, my thighs a little thinner. Does this shirt make me look fat? Just look at my love handles!...
Last week, the American Medical Association released a statement recognizing obesity as a disease. Who cares? You, as patients, should....
Last week, the American Medical Association released a statement recognizing obesity as a disease. Who cares? You, as patients, should....
Using visualization, or mental imagery, to achieve success is not a new technique for athletes. In fact, some of the most elite athletes, including Michael Jordan, have attributed much of their success to visualization in their respective sports....
You can be the most experienced, qualified person for a job in your field. You may look great on paper, maybe even nailed the interview. But a seemingly unrelated physical factor may be standing in the way of your dream job your weight....
You’re alone in your house, and you wander into the kitchen and open the pantry. You’re greeted with bags of potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, crackers, and candy. You start with the pretzels and eat the whole bag. You know you’ve already gone overboard, but you go back for more. Suddenly it feels like you can’t stop even if you wanted to. You take a breather. You’re uncomfortably full to the point where you feel like you can’t move....
If you think you can’t keep up physically with your friend who hits the gym every day, think again. Exercising every day may not be the best way to maximize your fitness and weight loss potential. A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found those who trained every day burned fewer calories than those who exercised only a few days per week....