Companies are always looking for ways to increase employee production. Well there is a great solution and that is to have your employees work out. It has been shown that exercise boost cognitive function and the lasting euphoric feeling afterwards can have many positive benefits to employee interaction. This article by Gretchen Reynolds talks about the process of working out and how it correlates to brain function. Upending the cliché of muscleheads, scientists at the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging recently set out to examine whether changes in muscles prompted … [Read more...] about Want to Boost Brain Power? Workout
Inactivity: Don’t just Sit There
Everyone knows that inactivity can lead to many major risk factors such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. This article by Gretchen Reynolds talks about the detriment of individuals just sitting around albeit at work, home, or restaurant. ONE lesson I’ve learned while writing about fitness is that few things impinge on an active life as much as writing about fitness — all that time spent hunched before a computer or puzzling over scientific journals, the countless hours of feckless, seated procrastination. While writing about the benefits of exercise, my muscles … [Read more...] about Inactivity: Don’t just Sit There
Choosing a Sugar Substitute
Sugar is found in every carbohydrate and has a crucial role in the body's function. This article written by Kenneth Chang talks about the different types of substitutes you can find when you are at a restaurant. White. Pink. Blue. Yellow. On restaurant tables everywhere, the colors of the sweetener packets instantly identify the contents. Sugar. Saccharin. Aspartame. Sucralose. Reaching for one to pour into a cup of coffee or tea can sometimes feel like sweetener roulette, with the swirl of confusing, conflicting assertions about which are safe and which are not. Alissa Kaplan Michaels, … [Read more...] about Choosing a Sugar Substitute
Father’s Day: The Best Gift for Dad
As we approach Father's Day this weekend, this is the time that we show our gratitude for our father. Many families will be grilling out or taking dad out to dinner. Others will be trying to find the perfect gift for dad and yet there are always a few that put very little thought or effort into the whole process. There are many fathers that get that same tie or some hideous shirt that their kids were able to find on clearance. I can only speak from personal experience, but my father has been a very positive and supportive influence in my life. My father has a tireless work ethic and a great … [Read more...] about Father’s Day: The Best Gift for Dad
Memorial Day Grilling: The Dos and Don’ts
Memorial Day is fast approaching us and many families will be firing up the grill for the first time this season. The picnic season will begin usually with things like hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, pasta salad, and desserts. This is a great article by Fritz Lenneman in which it gives a nice blend of things to be aware of for the upcoming holiday weekend. When the warm weather finally settles in, no one wants to slave over a hot stove. Fire up the barbecue and enjoy the season! Safety First Before you send out the invitations to your first summer barbecue, Toby Smithson, RD, CDE, … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Grilling: The Dos and Don’ts
Five Guys = Five Heart attacks?
If you are like most Americans, the picture on your left is looking pretty delicious right about now. This is an actual meal from the food chain Five Guys Restaurant. The problem is that fast food has become a staple in most households across the U. S. With the development of fast food their has also been an increase in the health risks that go along with eating this type of food. The risks range from obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, and high blood pressure just to name a few. Below I have listed the caloric intake for some of the items on the menu at Five Guys. Five … [Read more...] about Five Guys = Five Heart attacks?
Outdoor Exercise: Beating your Allergies
It is that time of year when flowers are blooming and it seems to be raining every other day. If you are like most individuals, this is the worst time of year for allergies. Many people wait all year to be able to get outside and exercise, yet they suffer when they do due to allergies. This article written by Colette Bouchez offers some suggestions. With spring nearly upon us, and warmer weather not far behind, you probably can't wait to convert your stuffy indoor fitness routine into breezy outdoor fun. Even if you've never exercised before, adding physical activity to your life can seem a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Exercise: Beating your Allergies
Are you a Tough Mudder?
"Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough Mudder has already challenged half a million inspiring participants worldwide and raised more than $2 million dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project. But Tough Mudder is more than an event, it’s a way of thinking. By running a Tough Mudder challenge, you’ll unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time, and discover a camaraderie with your fellow … [Read more...] about Are you a Tough Mudder?