Two new studies of elite athletes found that working out amplifies the immune response to a flu shot. If you are an athlete, you may gain greater immunity from a flu shot than people who are less active, according to two complementary and timely new studies of exercise and vaccinations. The two studies, which involved […]
Read MoreIt’s easy to see how you might gain weight during the pandemic, especially if you are spending most of your time at home. Comfort food recipes have been trending on Google. You find yourself thinking that a cookie sounds good—or a beer. So as sheltering-at-home restrictions ease up, people are becoming concerned about “COVID curves” […]
Read MoreMost people think that the ‘fullest’ life is one in which you take every day of your life – each minute in each hour – and you do something novel with it. You have to try something new, experience something different, go somewhere you’ve never been before, eat something amazing. What’s more, you see other […]
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving a food filled memory, Chanukah and Christmas on the way, and New Year’s shortly after that, the last couple months of the year is a busy time for many. While the holiday season brings a lot of joy, the sheer amount of events you have to attend and errands you have to run […]
Read MoreMore than 56 percent of people recently surveyed said they have a hard time preparing a healthy lunch during the workday. Experts say making continuous unhealthy lunch choices can lead to greater health risks over time such as obesity and high blood pressure. Healthy lunches should include items from at least three food groups. Adding […]
Read MoreMany questions about what athletes should eat typically arise in the minds of youth sport coaches and parents. These adults know very well that the diet of “little superstars” has something to do with their athletic performance. And, of course, that includes what’s consumed in the pregame meal. An important point about planning the pregame […]
Read MoreIn the wee hours of spring each year you may notice that it is getting lighter a bit earlier and inwardly shout “hooray!” Another sign of spring that may take a little more adjustment is moving our clocks forward an hour. Fun fact: Daylight Saving Time was established to take advantage of the longer daylight […]
Read MoreThere are a bevy of benefits for kids who play multiple sports. These include becoming better overall athletes from engaging in multiple disciplines; learning to be smarter and more creative players; and staying more active and having more fun in athletics. In addition, research shows that the majority of athletes who go on to play college […]
Read MoreHaving the chance to play a sport in college is an exciting opportunity. But being a college student-athlete can seem a bit overwhelming when you first arrive on campus your freshman year. Not only do you have to adjust to a new environment with new responsibilities, but you also have to add in being an […]
Read MoreWalking to work is a great way to get more physical activity and have an active commute. Walk to Work Day is celebrated at different times in various communities and countries. In the USA this year it’s celebrated on Friday, April 6th. Getting involved could help put you on the right track to a healthier […]
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