Archive for December 2021
Recipe for Health: Cream of Chard Soup
Vitamin K you get from spooning up this comforting cream of chard soup may help prevent the building up of calcium plaques in our arteries.
Read MoreUltraprocessed Foods Hurt Nutrition in Kids
About 67% of daily calories come from ultraprocessed foods in American youths ages 2 to 19, according to a recent analysis.
Read MorePhysical Activity Helps Chemotherapy Side Effects
People coping with cancer treatment are often saddled with one of the chemotherapy side effects called “chemo brain.” Can exercise help?
Read MoreIs the “Freshman 15” Weight Gain a Given?
A study showed that neither meal plan status nor campus residence predicted the freshman 15 weight gain—only lack of vigorous activity.
Read MoreSports and Mental Health Challenges
A statement issued by the American College of Sports Medicine notes key challenges related to sports and mental health.
Read MoreIodine Deficiency and Fecundity
Researchers have observed a drop in fecundity, the probability of becoming pregnant in a menstrual cycle, among women with iodine deficiency.
Read MoreGolf Training and Performance Enhancement
Outdoor golf seems to be gaining popularity, a profit center option for personal trainers who want to offer golf training to attract clients.
Read MoreBeer Sweats: The Alcohol and Fitness Connection
An investigation examined data from 38,000 healthy people ages 20–86 and discovered a strong link between alcohol and fitness.
Read MoreDairy and Inflammation
Inflammation is a player in many chronic conditions, so people tend to pay attention to internet chatter about dairy and inflammation.
Read MoreCafeteria Food Trim Down
The environments in which we live and work influence the food we consume. That’s why a “cafeteria food intervention” can improve diet.
Read MoreEating Breakfast: Why It Matters
Research links regularly eating breakfast to a lower risk of overall and cardiovascular mortality, compared with not eating breakfast.
Read MoreSupporting Physical Activity Programs for Latino Men
Did you know that Latino men have higher rates of disease related to low physical activity when compared with non-Latino white men?
Read MoreExergaming: Exercise and Fun for Kids
Parents may want to invest in exergaming programs, especially if their kids aren’t all that excited about fitness.
Read MoreSupplements for Vegan Women
There may be good reason to use supplements for vegan women: white vegan women close to menopause have a 55% greater risk for hip fracture.
Read MoreWord of the Day: Nutrigeroscience
Nutrigeroscience is a form of nutrition science in which the outcomes of dietary restriction are predicted based on biomarkers.
Read MoreSide Effects of Compression Socks
Many believe that specialty apparel improves performance. New findings show that compression socks also offer beneficial sensory feedback.
Read MoreThe Synergy of Togetherness
We’ve all had to pivot these last 2 years—and not just while leading clients through multiple planes of motion). We’ve also learned that virtual training can add valuable dimensions to our offerings. But let’s face it: Being together in one place is something special. There is synergy that happens when a group of dedicated fit…
Read MoreDebt: Know Your Numbers
Debt is a common by-product of fitness entrepreneurship, but it doesn’t have to be a jail sentence. What if you walked into your facility tomorrow and everything was paid off? What if there were no weight equipment or treadmill payments due; no payments due for a rubber floor or a state-of-the-art sound system; and no…
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