Fat for Fat Loss – New Study Finding Fat Can Help with Weight-Loss
A new study released in April 2009 has found that a form of fat actually aids in metabolizing fat and losing weight. The fat, called brown adipose tissue (or brown fat in laymen’s terms), burns calories, while the more common fat, which is yellowish-white, stores calories and packs-on-pounds in undesirable problem areas. (more…)
Importance of Core Strength for Athletic Performance
A strong core is synonymous with a strong athlete. (more...)
Benefits of Altitude Training
Many athletes believe training at higher altitudes can increase their fitness level, oxygen intake, and overall performance. (more...)
Coping with a Newly Diagnosed Illness
There is nothing easy about being diagnosed with a chronic illness. Shock may be felt, followed by a slew of emotions like denial, grief, and anger. Confusion, fear, avoidance and guilt may all be felt in different stages. (more...)
Mixed Blessings: Pregnancy-Related Skin Problems
Everyone says that you’re glowing, right? Oh, it must be the pregnancy, they say. But perhaps that glow could also be due to the fact that your skin is on the verge of breaking out. (more…)
Get Some Sleep By Practicing Meditation
You probably know that a deeper and more relaxed sleep will make you feel better and more alert the next day. But have you considered using meditation to help you to fall asleep quicker and sleep more soundly through the night? Meditation can relax the mind and the body, helping to improve the quality of your sleep. (more…)
9 Ways to Romance Your Chronically Ill Wife
When your wife is chronically ill it can be hard for her to think romance. Know that her lack of interest likely has nothing to do with you but rather is the result of being one of the 133 million people who deal with an illness. Sadly, a staggering 75% percent of marriages end in divorce when an illness is present. (more…)
Top 5 Causes of Excessive Sweating
Suffering from excessive sweating? By pinpointing the cause of your sweating, you too can sweat in a normal amount. The following are the top 5 causes for excessive sweating: (more...)