A recent story in Employee Benefits News Magazine reports that over 30% of all American workers believe that poor mental health is a leading contributor to their employee absenteeism and decreased productivity at work. Further national statistics show that 25%…

High Intensity Interval Training, or “HIIT,” is quickly becoming one of the most recommended forms of exercise due to its high levels of efficiency and effectiveness. In fact, recent medical research suggests that focusing solely on endurance type activities, such…

Over 20-years ago, molecular biologist Matthias Gromeier announced a rather radical theory that the polio virus might actually kill cancer tumors. His research was met with nearly worldwide ridicule and contempt. But perhaps his colleagues judged too rashly. On March…

Thanks to the rising popularity of 24-hours gyms, many people are now working out late at night. But these late-night workouts can sometimes wreak havoc on our sleeping schedules, too. The rush of adrenaline and endorphins sometimes makes it difficult…

Physical therapists use them with their patients, and people are buying them in large numbers for their home gyms as well. They are a great little tool for working out those sore, aching muscles and the spine, while improving mobility…

Protein-rich foods like red meats, poultry, and seafood are an essential part of the Paleo Diet while every fruit and vegetable on the menu is considered perfectly acceptable. You also will need to stay away from all grains, all dairy…

The Paleo Diet is considered by many nutrition experts to be one of the healthiest ways to eat. It works in coordination with basic human genetics, helping us to remain strong, lean, and energetic. ­Current medical research across a broad…

While we may not necessarily be as concerned with how fit and muscular we look like we did in our twenties, we should still be concerned with how well our muscles function. Related article: Did you know you know planks…

To perform a traditional plank, we simply hold our body off the ground by balancing on our elbows. The truck portion of the body should remain in a straight line while we continue to hold this position for as long…

After all, we always know that we’re going to sweat once we begin jogging and really hit our stride. But don’t be so quick to strip off the extra winter gear just yet. It might just be hazardous to your…