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Creatine has had more ups and downs than my day trading portfolio – from the supplement your mom thought was steroids to the powder some scientists believed could protect athletes from brain injuries. But despite how it’s been depicted, it’s always been a steady staple in the muscle building toolbox. Fast forward to now, and creatine is having a mainstream moment. It’s trending on social media, nutritionists are recommending it to clients who don’t even lift, and companies are turning it into flavored gummies and fancy drink mixes. Why the sudden surge? First, What Is Creatine? Creatine is a compound…

Here’s the second of three posts about our girls grip to Round Hill Resort in Jamaica! Read part I here. Now that I’ve shared about our accommodations and Round Hill Resort‘s amenities, here’s the play-by-play of our stay! Wednesday Afternoon After we settled into our rooms, we headed down to find lunch. Lunch by the water We had lunch at the main restaurant, which was outdoor and gorgeous. They brought the best crunchy chips and tapenade to snack on while our orders were prepared. I had the pumpkin seed salad with fresh snapper on top – it was perfect! I…

Toasted panko breadcrumbs are the secret weapon your salads and pastas have been missing! Their irresistible crunch and nutty flavors add another layer of flavor and texture. Toasted panko breadcrumbs sound far too simple to make a difference to your cooking. But trust me, they’re worth the extra 10 minutes of your time. All you need is a handful of panko, a little olive oil, a sprinkle of seasoning and a skillet. Sprinkle them over pasta, toss them into salads, such as Arugula Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs (so good!), or use them anywhere you want a little extra crunch and…

The Right Way to Pair Coffee and IbuprofenIbuprofen combined with 100 mg of caffeine — roughly the amount of caffeine found in one cup of coffee — is effective for acute pain relief, with research demonstrating that the combo can provide better pain control than ibuprofen alone, Hill says. A 200 mg dose of ibuprofen is most effective, according to research, though 100 mg of ibuprofen can also provide meaningful pain relief for some.[2]Of course, coffee isn’t the only source of caffeine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates the following caffeine content in a 12 fluid ounce serving…

Waiting is hard. When waiting for the results of a medical test or a decision that may determine our fate, the minutes can seem like agony. As much as we try to get that deadline out of our minds, how many days until we hear tends to sneak back into our consciousness. In a recent American Psychological Asociation podcast, Kate Sweeny, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, states that “waiting combines two challenging states of mind: Not knowing what’s coming, uncertainty, and not being able to do much or anything about it. So, a lack of…

One of the most popular workouts we’ve ever published at Nerd Fitness is our Beginner Bodyweight Workout. (Even though Steve filmed ​the original video​ with his shorts inside out and backwards. True story!) But after a few weeks or months, you may wonder: “Cool, this works. But what should I do next? Do I just keep doing the same thing?” Good news: you have lots of options! If the workout is starting to feel easier, here are five ways to level it up. Note: these tips work for ANY type of bodyweight workout. 💪 LEVEL 1: Add More Reps This…

Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.SThus says Acharya Vagbhata,One needs a good life-span or longevity of life to achieve the chief goals in one’s life i.e. Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth and goodness) and Sukha or Kama (happiness, satisfaction, accomplishment of desires). All these, when religiously done, would free us from the vicious cycle of life-and-death i.e. in attaining Moksha. All these i.e. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha are called Purusharthas or Purushartha Chatushtaya – four goals or aims of life. To achieve longevity which is the means to achieve Purusharthas, one should follow the…

In this episode we discuss: Overview of a 20-year longevity study Why vegetarians and vegans had lower odds of reaching 100 The risks of nutrient deficiencies in elderly populations Protein needs, sarcopenia, and muscle preservation with age Key nutrients difficult to obtain from plants alone Why one-size-fits-all nutrition advice fails Practical guidance for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans Show notes: Hey everybody, Chris Kresser here. Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio. Today I’m discussing a study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It challenges one of the most persistent narratives in nutrition, that plant-based diets are…

Thought experiment: If your goal is to build muscle, get and stay lean, and not get injured . . . and you don’t care about lifting as much weight as possible or competing in powerlifting . . . is there any point in deadlifting? Dyed-in-the-wool deadlifters blow a gasket if you even pose this question. OF COURSE YOU MUST DEADLIFT! IT’S ONE OF THE BIG THREE LIFTS! IT TRAINS LITERALLY EVERY MUSCLE IN YOUR BODY! You can see their yellow calloused fingers smashing these words into the keyboard as they spew whey protein across their computer monitor. Then you have…

Diabetes drugs could prevent anxiety and depression from worsening, according to research.Type 2 diabetes affects more than 800 million people globally and research shows that those with the condition are about twice as likely to have depression as the wider population.GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide are commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity. While studies have found other health benefits beyond weight loss and better blood sugar levels, the medications’ effects on mental health have been unclear.International researchers examined Swedish health records of almost 95,000 people with a diagnosis of depression or anxiety who were also taking various diabetes medications…