By Elizabeth  Bennett   Although claiming that homo sapiens is a carnivorous animal is an oft-employed aphorism used when debating the virtues of a vegetarian diet with family members, the truth is that there is no yes-or-no answer to this question, or at least not one which will bear too much scrutiny.    It

Produced and Written by James Vincent   What nice thing can anyone say about March? It’s still winter – though, blessedly, toward the end. It’s not spring yet, but it’s close enough that you can at least start planning a spring wardrobe. And as has been pointed out here in

By Lisa Mason You’re probably already aware of the many benefits of getting and staying in shape and leading an active lifestyle. Once you’ve made the important decision to begin a new fitness routine, where do you begin? The biggest challenge is not only taking that first step, but committing

By Nigel Lum-Cox A lot of scientific research has gone into maximizing results from fitness training. This research has shown that tempo manipulation is one of the best ways to develop lean tissue. What is tempo manipulation? Tempo manipulation is the process of controlling the speed (tempo) of each repetition

By Otto Baynes   In spite of decades of study, medical science is still unclear about many of the frequently touted health benefits of fish oil. Recommendations for the use of fish oil as a supplement often stem more from anecdotal cultural evidence than they do from definitive scientific evidence.

By John Dunnery Whether you’re a water polo player or a chess fanatic, a piano aficionado or an aspiring chef, there are times when you want to achieve peak performance. Perhaps you are taking a test, performing in a competition, or playing in a championship game. Maybe a special friend

By Alexander Eliot One of the hardest aspects of losing weight is finding the time and motivation to change your everyday routine. Sure, rigorous exercise regimens and carefully-planned diets can help you quickly shed some pounds. However, if you have a busy schedule, trying to adopt drastic new weight-loss routines

By HiredGunWriting   Are you determined to lose weight this year? Do you want a little extra help to keep you motivated? Your ability to succeed with your weight-loss goals might be as close as your smartphone. Tracking your weight via a weight-loss app can have a significant impact on

Produced and Written By James Vincent The Holidays are over. Winter weather has finally set in – and with it, the resulting doldrums. Short of a business trip to Miami – or if you were smart enough to schedule a winter vacation in the Bahamas – what’s a guy to

By Carlton Ryan Many of us eat too much. The average person would be healthier if they ate less everyday. Of course, doing so is hard. Among the myriad difficulties is hunger. If you try to eat less, you may feel as if you are starving much of the time.