In today’s world, stress has become one of our biggest health concerns. With more people than ever living in a constant stressed state, research has found that excess stress can lead to heart issues, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain, insomnia and it can...
Whether you’re a long-distance marathon runner, a weekend warrior, an occasional exerciser, or a couch potato, you might want to think about ways you can build your energy levels. One of the most common complaints people have is that they don’t have enough energy. Even...
There’s a lot of talk going around as of late saying that strength training is better than cardio. Truth is, both of these types of exercises are beneficial for your body and should be implemented into your training routine. However, there are still some added...
In one of our previous posts, we explained how beneficial water is for weight loss. However, did you know that staying hydrated also plays a significant role in increasing testosterone levels? Interested? Let’s learn more. Dehydration’s Direct Effect on Testosterone As you get older, it’s natural for...
Your perfect summer vacation is only a week away, but you’re feeling a bit more frazzled and fatigued than normal. Perhaps it’s all the anxiety of running around and making sure you have all of your last-minute necessities, plans, and reservations in order. Or maybe...
A heat wave is defined as a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather. For some states, they may experience a few days to a week of uncomfortably hot weather. For us Texans, however, we all know how the weather can be down here. Now that...
We know that fresh fruits and veggies are good for you, but how about their frozen counterparts? It turns out that they give the fresh produce a run for its money. We’re not going to say that frozen is necessarily better than fresh, but here...
Water may not be all that glamorous, but our bodies need it to function. The human body can survive for about three weeks without food, but only a few days without water. Besides being critical to our survival, water can increase our alertness, boost our...
When it comes to exercising, is one better than the other? Well, both are good for you, and there are compelling arguments for each. At the end of the day, it depends on your goals. Why You Should Run You lose more weight. One study compared a...
Over 18 million men over the age of 20 in the US experience erectile dysfunction (ED). Viagra first came on the market in the late 1990s, and it’s been an effective solution for some men—but not all. If you’ve tried Viagra and it isn’t working,...