Being in the zone. It’s something we all strive for. It’s that feeling you get when you achieve big things with apparent effortlessness and even joy. Like when your boss gives you a deadline to hit for an important presentation, and the work flows out of you like water. ...
Imagine you are standing in a forest. In front of you is an angry brown bear. He flares his nostrils, roars, and look right into your eyes. Your heart starts pumping faster, your mind races. ...
US Dietary Guidelines have long recommended that low-fat or non-fat milk is healthiest. But new research suggests that the prevailing opinion about the risks of whole milk may be misguided....
Eat slowly, eat less. You’ve probably heard it before, but most people still eat too fast. Did you know that it takes about 20 minutes for your body to signal that it’s full. So when you eat too quickly, you end up eating more....
Despite the calories in alcohol, is it okay to have a drink if you are also trying to lose weight? Surprisingly, the answer is yes....
When we talk about the health risks of obesity, we normally hear about diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. But there’s another risk that deserves more attention because it affects what many of us value most: family. ...
There are countless articles on the effects of drinking alcohol on your weight (many of which you can find on this website). But with another St. Patty’s Day upon us, a day notorious for partaking in a pint or two, we thought we’d take a moment to remind you of why alcohol and weight loss aren’t greatest of chums....
Whether you are already working out on a regular basis or just starting a new routine, spring offers a chance to change up your fitness plan and take advantage of a fresh new season. A new routine is always good!...
As the wintry cold begins to retreat and we dive into the deep end of Spring, the longer sunny days offer more than just an increase in temperature. They give us all an opportunity to reap the benefits of vitamin D, which is an essential vitamin to general good health and weight management....
Maybe it’s because they are easy to remember with their alphabetic ABCDE arrangement, but vitamins always seem to upstage their just-as-critical mineral counterparts....