I remember the first time I tried to impress my friends by finishing a whole glass of whiskey. I thought it would make me look cool. Spoiler: It didn’t. I spent the next hour regretting everything. But hey, at least I learned something. Fast forward to today, and it seems the U.S. Surgeon General is […]
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Because of its prevalence, the belief that casein causes cancer must have some basis in fact right? Actually, that depends. The China Study, as written by T. Colin Campbell and his son, was published in 2005 and can likely be considered the most prominent source for this belief. Let’s dissect the flawed research that supported
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It’s a common misconception that you can simply “out exercise” a bad diet and still be healthy. While it’s true that regular exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it’s not a magic solution that can negate the negative effects of a poor diet. When it comes to overall health and wellness,
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Every fitness enthusiast is aware of the triad of exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Focusing on these three factors is the key to success. Thousands of articles, websites, and books on training and nutrition optimization exist. And justifiably so, but sleep information is considerably scarcer. This article will provide a very general overview of how to
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High intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a type of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest. HIIT workouts are designed to be high-impact and challenging, and they can be adapted for people of all fitness levels. One of the main benefits of HIIT is that it is time-efficient.
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Stock the Freezer and Pantry A lot of moms start “nesting” as their baby’s arrival gets closer. They get their home ready by cooking and cleaning. Follow your instincts! Freeze casseroles, soups, and other easy meals that you can simply heat and eat. Fill the freezer and pantry with staples like frozen veggies, pasta, rice,
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It’s a super-contagious virus that can make you feel miserable. Doctors call it influenza. Its symptoms are usually more serious than the sneezes and stuffy nose that you tend to get from a common cold. Flu Symptoms You typically start to feel bad quickly instead of over time. You may have a high fever, headache
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Empty streets, deserted shopping malls, and locals keeping away from one another are the new normal in Beijing– however, not because the city, like many Chinese ones before it, is under a “zero-Covid” lockdown. This time, it’s because Beijing has been hit with a substantial, and dispersing, break out– a very first for the Chinese
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