It can be hard to ignore the marketing drumbeat of the wellness industry: crystals, detoxing, probiotics, supplements…oh so many supplements. And as a result, there’s a feeling that the secret to wellness is hidden somewhere inside a Goop store or self-help book.
The …
Last year’s surprise 2018 Leadville 100 winner, Katie Arnold, has an unconventional approach to training.
A mid-40s mother of two girls, a book deadline, and dealing with the recovery of a broken leg, Arnold’s full plate made training for a 100-mile race difficult. …
Short bursts of high intensity interval training have long been held as the best way to burn fat. But the research supporting these findings has been small and short-term. A new review pulls together as much data available from all the highest-quality studies looking at interval …
Past studies found that endurance athletes, like marathon runners, have scarring in their heart muscles as well as coronary plaques which can cause a heart attack. So is too much exercise bad for us?
But first, it’s important to note that most of …
Consumer genetic testing gives us all an opportunity to discover gene variants that influence our palate, behavior, and health inheritance. But a recent study has shown that our genetic makeup may not have as big an influence on our behavior as our mindset.
For starters, the science on gene variants …
In states that have legalized marijuana, CBD, or cannabidiol, is starting to appear everywhere and in everything (oils, pills, coffee, foods, salves, balms, and more). Or at least that’s how it feels due to its well-publicized benefits. But it’s important to note that CBD has not been studied extensively, …
We know that sitting is harmful to our health. It’s important to get up and move every 30 minutes if your job has you sitting for extended periods of time. Physical activity helps our metabolism and fends off elevated blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes. But …
Most of us are experiencing a heat wave this summer, it’s important to keep drinking water. Inadequate hydration can have a profound affect on our physical and mental condition, especially during the summer. And despite the proliferation of water bottles, canteens, Nalgenes, and hydration packs, many of us aren’t …