In the U.S., at least a third of the 30 million people suffering from eating disorders are boys or men, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). That’s 10 million people, most of whom won’t ever get the help they desperately need because they have a Y chromosome. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is...Continue reading
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Body Weight Training: The Do’s and Don’ts
Considering we spend 24 hours a day in our bodies, just about every exercise routine imaginable could stand to benefit from the addition of some form of body weight training. Below are a few Do’s and Don’ts associated with body weight exercises, so you can reap the greatest benefits without skipping out on some important...Continue reading
Ouch! My Muscles Hurt! 6 Tips to Remove Lactic Acid Faster
When we work out strenuously, our muscles compensate for lack of oxygen by producing lactate, a.k.a. lactic acid, which allows the muscles to utilize glucose for energy. Once lactic acid is produced, it can remain in the muscles, causing pain and soreness that usually peaks between 24-72 hours after the vigorous workout. Unfortunately, anyone who...Continue reading
More Fascinating D-scoveries (bout Vitamin D)
It seems like every day there’s more interesting news about the benefits of vitamin D. Here are a few of the most recent: We’ve all physically overdone it at some point—say, by lifting more than you should have, running or biking or swimming further than you should have, playing basketball longer than you should have,...Continue reading
Dr. David Samadi on the Dangers of Excessive Weight
Being overweight poses a very real health risk and should be an issue taken seriously by everyone. As a general guideline a person’s waistline should be their height (in inches) divided by 2, and should be less than 35″ for women and 40″ for men.
Getting Enough Exercise? Bet You’re Not
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get at least 2 ½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (like walking) every week or 1 hour 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity (like jobbing). CDC. Also recommends that adults work on building strong muscles, too—something for all major muscle groups at least twice...