Month: March 2018

Think You Don’t Need Houseplants? Science Says Different.

Green spaces have been shown to significantly affect mood and overall mental function in a positive manner. Having an environment made more pleasant by plants and other greenery helps relax and soothe you, and that contributes to lower stress levels and a better ability to stay focused and alert. Psychologists have confirmed that being around […]

The Fat CEO: Why Many in Leadership Roles Are Comfort Eating

Stress very commonly leads to a number of negative and damaging habits. One of them is overeating, as the pressure leads us to look for ways to relieve it even temporarily. The satisfaction of foods is something we turn to, and that can cause not only pounds to pile on, but also trigger a feedback […]

Totally Fit Spark Plug – Enzymes and the Influence of the World

Hey Champion, Enzymes are responsible for every chemical reaction that takes place in our bodies. These reactions allow our cells to build up and break down molecules quickly.

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Positive Attitudes About Aging Reduce Risk of Dementia in Older Adults

Dementia and other cognitive diseases really are in your mind. And not just how they affect you. New research shows that maintaining a positive attitude toward aging and general life outlook reduces the chances of cognitive declines. The research comes out of the Yale School of Public Health, and looked at nearly five thousand people […]

Optifast Review – Everything You Need to Know Before You Try It

Optifast is a diet that was first established in the mid 1970s. Unlike many fad diets, Optifast is designed to be a diet you undertake with a doctor’s direct supervision. It’s intended for patients who are severely obese, defined as those who are fifty or more pounds above their proper body weight. Over the eighteen […]

6 Sleep Experts On What To Do When You Worry Yourself Awake

When life gets busy and tense, that’s when we need sleep the most so we can stay at our best and handle what we need to. Unfortunately, that’s often when the anxiety and tension starts to overwhelm, and it can manifest in problems with sleep. That keeps us up tossing and turning, and can turn […]

Totally Fit Spark Plug – Visceral Fat and Pruning in Life

Hey Champion, Visceral fat is the dangerous fat that surrounds the organs. It can increase the risk of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage | Susan David

Being from South Africa, Susan David has gained a unique way of viewing the world. She believes that how we all deal with our inner world can directly effect our everyday lives. The way we see ourselves helps us to thrive in this world. Denial can be destructive to a country and a person. During […]

Precision Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes Management: Is It Ready for Prime Time?

Type 2 diabetes is sometimes preventable with lifestyle changes, and even if you’re already diagnosed with it those same lifestyle changes can help tremendously in managing the condition to your benefit. Regular exercise that helps maintain a normal body weight will prevent the body changes that lead to the onset of diabetes. A balanced and […]

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How Ketones Can Combat Alzheimer’s

One of the changes measured in Alzheimer’s patients is how their brains, during the cognitive declines of the disease, lose the ability to properly utilize blood glucose. This absence of energy affects the brain’s chance of proper function, and is thought to play a role in the effects of dementia. Ketones are a different form […]