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Health
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Lunch Wars: Tech & Finance vs. Everybody Else
Multiple times a week I find myself in a breakfast/lunch meeting, either at some corporate event or walking through one of my customers offices onward to my next endeavor. Once I started paying attention it became so clear how some organizations are winning the lunch battle while others are suffocating themselves without even knowing […]
The Origin of your Dad Bod
Why is it that when men gain weight, they tend to develop potbellies? The answer has to do with how the body stores fat. When men gain weight, the default storage place is the belly. Think of it like the trunk of a car, said Dr. Zhaoping Li, director of the Center for Human Nutrition […]
Scientists Think Teens are Addicted to the Internet…But Everyone Else Is OK…Right?
The research was presented yesterday (Nov. 30) at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in Chicago.The paper, which was presented by lead study author Dr. Hyung Suk Seo, a professor of neuroradiology at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea, found an imbalance of chemicals in the brain of “internet-addicted” teenagers. This imbalance was […]
Science Says to become Healthy – Get a Dog
LS– Good news for dog owners: Man’s best friend may help lower a person’s risk of heart disease, a new study from Sweden finds. In the study, the researchers looked at the relationship between dog ownership and cardiovascular health. The results suggest that dog owners have a lower risk of heart disease because the four-legged […]
This Just In – Different Types of Alcohol have different affects on your Mood
The holidays are full of tasty treats and festive cocktails — but instead of Christmas cheer, some alcoholic beverages may cause other, less pleasant feelings, a new study from England suggests. In the study, researchers examined how consuming different types of alcohol, such as beer, spirits and wine, could affect a person’s emotions when […]
Eco-Therapy – I Suggest you Go play in Dirt
The Huddle’s family physician wrote her a prescription that read: “Five times a week… spend 30 minutes at a park near your home.” Huddle’s treatment plan is part of a growing field of medicine called “ecotherapy” — nature-based programs and exercises that can help patients cope with mental and physical illnesses. Instead of prescriptions for […]
I Cant Believe its Not Spaghetti
You know I like to keep it simple. I have a kitchen that is literally the 10×4 and not much space to work my magical chef skills. This is one of my Go-To’s. All you need is a Spaghetti squash, some olive oil, a package of fresh frozen mixed vegetables and your choice of seasoning/sauce. […]
What, You Don’t Boil your Milk? Pasteurization – What is it and Why do we do it?
So I ran across this article yesterday, disease breakout from raw milk. : If you consumed raw milk in the past six months, you may need antibiotics: “People who bought and drank raw milk from a company called Udder Milk may have been infected with a rare but potentially serious germ called Brucella abortus RB51” […]
Why Does Hunger Just…Disappear?
My focus from a strength and fitness standpoint for the past few years has been to kill two birds with one stone. Strength and Cardio built into 30-45 minute high intensity circuits. I noticed how my usually needy appetite would become instantly suppressed during and for the hour or so after the session. What […]
Find your Workout Zen – That body high
It only took about 15 years but I got there, and hopefully it’s a place I can stay a while. By challenging myself with a combo of HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training) and stretching I’ve found a formula(for now) that release those feel good chemicals throughout my body. The aftermath, you reach a state of […]
Is President Trump so unhealthy, That he’s actually healthy?
So here we are. Almost a full year into our 71 year old Presidents first term and there hasn’t been a single dull moment. Politics aside, this man is 71 God Damm years old, battled through a unforgiving campaign schedule and has the presidency on his schedule at least until he’s 75. On paper […]
The Bad Boys of Nutrition – Whats Up with Gluten
Gluten refers to the proteins in cereal grains, such as wheat, barley and rye. Gluten is found in the endosperm (a type of tissue produced in seeds that are ground to make flour) and nourishes plant embryos during germination. Later on, gluten affects the elasticity of dough, acting as a glue to hold the food […]