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I don’t have as much energy as I used to. Could it be because of low testosterone? Yes, it’s possible. But it’s not the only answer. Figuring out the exact cause of your specific issues is very important. Recently, there has been a greater awareness that energy level, muscle mass, sexual desire, and mental acuity […] More
Those huge locker room mouthwash dispensers should be banished, a U.K. study, published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, finds. That minty swish hinders fitness gains. It has to do with nitric oxide, a naturally occurring substance in blood vessels, which increases during exercise to bring more oxygen to muscles. The vessels use nitric oxide as […] More
The Mediterranean diet has been touted as one of the healthiest meal plans to follow. The gist? Prioritize olive oil, fruits and veggies, nuts and legumes, whole grains, and a moderate amount of fresh fish and red wine. Unfortunately, that can be a tough ask for people who love red meat—like Americans and Australians. But […] More
The commonly held wisdom—listen to what your body is telling you—isn’t just some old adage that doesn’t hold any weight. In some cases, reading your body’s warning signs can actually save your life and promote good overall health. Pay attention to these key elements of your health and fitness. By tweaking your behaviors, you could […] More
It’s pretty common for men to pack some extra poundage around their midsection. In fact, the average man is about 24lbs heavier today than men in 1960, according to stats from The State of Obesity—and the figures are rising. We’ve seen slimmer days, but don’t think this is a grim sentence, dooming you to eternal chubbiness. […] More
Get it out of your head that pumpkins are for October only, bound to be pie filling or a seasonal decoration. “Pumpkins provide a wealth of nutrients, especially this time of year, when we’re eating less fresh produce,” says Liz Applegate, director emeritus of sports nutrition at the University of California, Davis. 10 Pumpkin Recipes […] More
Thanks to overpriced juice bars and specialty organic grocers, some of the healthiest foods get a bad rap for being good for the body, but bad for your wallet. Thing is, cooking your own meals and having snacks on-hand will drastically cut the amount of money you spend on food throughout the week. And fortunately, loading […] More
Snack bars are the ultimate portable fuel. Stow ’em in your your gym bag, work desk, or car to squelch hunger and provide your body with the macros it needs to power up after a workout…or the 3 p.m. slump. But be picky. The market for snack bars is crazy right now, with everything from […] More
