How Muscle Fiber Type Affects Athletic Performance?
Muscle fibers are important for generating force during athletic activity, but not all muscle fiber types are the same. Find out more.
Mistletoe: A Merry Herb
Mistletoe, so famous for inducing a ritual kiss when pairs stand beneath it, is also notable for its potential health benefits.
Causes of Fatigue During Exercise and How to Deal With Them
This article discusses the potential causes of exercise fatigue and what an athlete can do to feel more energetic during a workout.
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Hidden Calories: 5 High-Calorie Condiments That Add Inches to Your Waistline
Here are five condiments that are a common source of hidden calories and some lower calorie substitutes you should try. Find out more.
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What Is the Big Deal About High Fructose Corn Syrup?
High fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is the most common sweetener found in processed foods and beverages today. Should you be concerned?
The Importance of Taking a Rest Day if You Work Out
Do you work out every day without giving yourself a rest day each week? Find out why a rest day is important and how it can improve your fitness gains – and why not taking a day off can work against you.
Winter Weight Gain: Why You Eat More in the Winter and How to Avoid It
Worried about winter weight gain? Your fears may be well-founded. Research shows that appetite hormones that prevent overeating may not work as well during the winter months.
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Two-Bean and Tomato Curry
Black beans, kidney beans, and tomatoes in a spicy Indian curry sauce
Low Sugar, Low Calorie Sangria
A lower calorie celebratory drink!
Creamy Sweet Potato Pudding
This rich and creamy treat is quick to make and melts in your mouth.
Cathe’s December 2011 Rotation
Hi Everyone! I know this is a huge ongoing month of festivities but lets also keep our health a high priority on our “to do” list. This month we are shocking our systems by mixing high impact with low impact workouts and also combining muscular strength with muscular endurance workouts. I have factored in additional…
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Once You Become a Pickle, You’re a Cucumber Never Again!
By the year 2030 deaths from diabetes and metabolic syndrome worldwide will at least double from today’s troubling numbers.n average diabetic men will lose 11 years of life from their expected longevity and women 17 years!