Is Foam Rolling Actually Useful?
We often see sore-looking athletes walk into the gym and the first thing they do is grab a foam roller and grimace as they knead out their sore muscles. Then again after the workout, it’s straight to the foam roller. Most people’s thought process behind this self-administered, myofascial release (SMR) technique is that it will help them …
The Carbonated Water CRAZE is in Full Effect: Is it Healthy?
Perrier and Club Soda used to dominate the carbonated water market. But in recent years—probably because we are now more convinced than ever that sugar is evil—new brands of carbonated water have slowly been taking over the shelves, one bubble at a time. LaCroix, Voss and more recently Bubly (thanks to the Super Bowl commercial), have …
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If You’re 50-plus, You Might Not be Getting Enough Protein
A lack of protein is a marker of not just a port diet, but of overall health, says a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. Here’s a link to the study published in February 2019: (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12603-019-1174-1) Though we all know protein is important, the reality is many middle aged and …
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Improve Your Productivity at Work Through Fitness
If your job is physically demanding, it certainly goes without saying that increased fitness will make your job easier. But even if you sit at a desk all day, there’s a boatload of evidence that suggests a connection between exercise and productivity at work, namely through helping you be more alert. When you workout, you essentially …
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