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Four Nutrients That May Help Prevent Headaches
When you look around the world today, we face big headaches: environmental disasters, financial crises and political unrest. But if your own head hurts, that’s all you can focus on.Headaches affect nearly everyone at some point. Types…
More On Men’s Health
Eating healthy is the cornerstone of good health. Unfortunately, most men are more likely to order a burger and fries than a vitamin-packed salad. In fact, to meet American dietary guidelines, men age 31-50 need to eat 350 percent more dark…
Get Sporty in May
May is National Physical Activity and Sports Month — the perfect time to highlight the benefits of playing sports.According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Americans of all ages need to incorporate more movement…
Nutrition and Exercise
Fitness Facts•With regular exercise, fitness levels start to improve after 2 to 3 weeks, with measurable improvement after 4 to 6 weeks.•Most people feel better mentally after only doing a little exercise.•For aerobic conditioning,…
This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on Exercise…
Exercise doesn’t just make you look better and control your weight; it’s also good for your brain and lowers your risk of some diseases.We’re not talking about brain exercises like Soduku or crossword puzzles. We mean heart-pumping…
How to Refuel After a Workout
Carefully choosing what you eat after you work out can magnify the benefits of exercising.
What Should I Eat After a Workout?
Your post-workout nutritional needs include fluids, carbohydrates and protein. This is true not just for the endurance…