General Health

Plant-Based Protein Benefits

Meatless products are gaining a lot of attention in the news. But why? What are plant based protein benefits? The answers to this question fall into two categories – health and environment. What are the health benefits of plant based protein? Lower saturated fat than meat-based protein foods Lower risk[…]

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chickpeas, nuts, and vegetables are food sources that give you the advantages of plant-based protein

Holiday Survival Guide

We need a survival guide! During the holiday season it seems everywhere we turn there are tempting foods and drinks—from treats at office parties to our own traditional family favorites.  When you add in a busy schedule filled with shopping and get-togethers, you could have a recipe for disaster as[…]

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Menopause and Marijuana

Do menopause and marijuana go hand-in-hand? As women navigate the menopausal transition, many seek ways to alleviate the accompanying symptoms and improve their overall well-being. While there is growing interest in the potential benefits of cannabis use during menopause, its effects on athletic performance remain a subject of debate. Potential[…]

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Marijuana plants

Weekend Warriors

Weekend Warriors – Fitness starts in your mind.  Ask any athlete or fit person what the number one secret is to his success at fitness, and he will tell you it is commitment. Commitment to fitness means that you are in it for the long haul.  Fitness commitment rises above bad[…]

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weekend warrior sign

Runny Nose When Exercising

Do you always get a runny nose when exercising? You could experience this in a gym or outside, whether you are lifting weights or running a race. It could also happen in both hot and cold weather, and even if you don’t suffer from allergies. Why does my nose run[…]

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noses with legs running

Muscle Loss

Age-related muscle loss is real. Getting older is a part of life but we don’t have to surrender to it and give up. As we age, we experience the loss of muscle tissue. This is called sarcopenia, and it can result in us losing up to 20% of our muscle[…]

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A cartoon of a doctor talking with his patient about the benefits of exercising on his overall health, including muscle loss

Gluten Free Foods

Do you have questions about gluten free foods, and how carbs fit in? If so, you aren’t alone.  Many Americans are reducing the gluten and carbs in their diets.  Some are cutting back on gluten because they have a confirmed diagnosis of Celiac disease, some are gluten sensitive, and others[…]

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Knee Popping

You bend down and hear it. You stand up and hear it. You think to yourself “Is that my knee popping?” Is it dangerous? Is it indicating a problem you should have a doctor look at? If you experience pain while climbing steps, it could be an early sign of[…]

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The Rice Krispies characters snap, crackle, and pop to show the noise that a knee popping may sound like

Best Protein Powder

Protein powders can be part of a healthy diet, but how do you know which is the best whey protein powder? You don’t want to waste your money. You want to buy the protein that is going to help you reach your goals. Finding the best protein powder may not[…]

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Catalyst 4 Fitness Whey Protein vanilla