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Lose More with a Workout Buddy
March 1st, 2013The key to motivation in physical activity may be feeling inadequate. One Kansas State University researcher found that those who exercised with a teammate whom they perceived to be better increased their workout time and intensity by as much as 200 percent.
Protect Your Skin!
March 1st, 2013Many people don’t realize they are at risk for skin cancer in the winter, especially if they are around snow or at a higher elevation. Professional skier and three-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso is serving as a SPOTlighter with the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer initiative, helping get the word out about skin cancer prevention and detection.
Apps That Help You Stay Healthy
March 1st, 2013Commit With MyDietitian.com
My Dietitian, LLC, has an app that makes diet and exercise coaching simple. Those willing to commit to using the app and recording their meals and physical activity for six months will see a 10 percent or greater reduction in body weight for premium and executive memberships.
A Case of Friendly Fire
March 1st, 2013Our modern lifestyle is great in many ways, but it isn’t without its drawbacks. We are being exposed to an ever-increasing toxic milieu of chemicals, pathogens, physical stress, mental stress, toxins, and genetically- and hormonally-modified foods.
How to shut down autoimmune disorders
The Great Statin Controversy
March 1st, 2013Editor’s note: Recently our sister journal, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (ATHM), convened a roundtable discussion featuring four leaders in complementary medicine. Stephen Sinatra, MD, is America’s top integrative cardiologist and a best-selling author.
What does the science say?
The Great Cholesterol Myth
March 1st, 2013Last year, cardiologist Stephen Sinatra and I came together to write a book, The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease and the Statin-Free Plan That Will.
Trying to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol is like trying to prevent obesity by cutting out lettuce. Surprised? Read on.
Cuddle Up At Home
March 1st, 2013Did you know that one large popcorn with butter at your local movie theater contains 1,500 calories? And to top it off, a large soda contains 33 teaspoons of sugar. Instead of feeling guilty for going out and indulging, sit back at home and enjoy Allgood Provisions’ Maple Popcorn Crunch recipe!
Meatless Monday Movement
March 1st, 2013Starting at the beginning of 2013, a movement called Meatless Monday challenged and encouraged people to give up eating meat on Mondays. According to The Monday Campaigns, going meatless once a week can help reduce the risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
In Season: Sprouts
March 1st, 2013Eating sprouts doesn’t necessarily mean eating Brussels, mung bean, or alfalfa sprouts. It can also refer to sprouting, the practice of germinating seeds to be eaten raw or cooked.
Aker BioMarine: Sustainable Krill Harvester
March 1st, 2013Nutrition Business Journal has recognized Aker BioMarine for its role in building the sustainable krill fishery infrastructure with it’s NBJ’s 2012 award for “Investing in the Future.”
