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  It’s the start of a new year, when many Americans make resolutions to get healthier. Over time, however, what constitutes the term “healthy” has become skewed. Much of the nutrition and health information disseminated to the public comes from media overhype, pop culture icon endorsements and health-focused social media cupcakes that possess the power of persuasion. So what’s the harm? Well, our health! We live in a country thwarted with obesity and chronic disease, which is costing us a fortune. To become healthier, we need correct information dispensed in a way that isn’t exaggerated … [Read more...] about Think Americans Are Getting Healthier? Think Again

It is with great pleasure that Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new Yoga Instructor, Linda Zogas,  into the Workplace Wellness program. I thought it would be a good idea to give you a little biography on Linda, so that everyone can understand what background she comes from. Linda is constantly asked, "Why Yoga?". The practice of yoga has transformed every area of her life. The athlete and gym rat in her loved the physical practice instantly. The busy and unfocused side of her learned to appreciate the transformation to a better person. She is better because of yoga. The ability to share … [Read more...] about Xcellerated Speed Training welcomes a new yoga instructor into the workplace

Do you drink out of a plastic bottle or can every day? Whether you choose some variety of soda or water, the bottle may be doing more harm than good. In the recent article by Anahad O'Connor, he discusses that BPA found in cans and bottles may be causing a detriment to your blood pressure among possible other health issues. People who regularly drink from cans and plastic bottles may want to reconsider: A new study shows that a common chemical in the containers can seep into beverages and raise blood pressure within a few hours. The research raises new concerns about the chemical bisphenol A, … [Read more...] about BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure

Tis the season for holiday feasts, a calendar packed with holiday parties, and weather that can diminish our motivation to train. In November and December we're faced with every culinary temptation imaginable, which makes it difficult to maintain peak fitness. In fact, it's common for some to pack on five to 10 pounds of body fat onto their normally "cut" athletic bodies during the holiday season, which can compromise performance at winter races and make for a slow return to peak form in the spring. Fortunately, the situation is far from hopeless. It's possible to enjoy all the … [Read more...] about Holiday Excuses are not Acceptable, Here is your solution

Melbourne researchers have identified why some people with celiac disease show an immune response after eating oats. The researchers have identified the key components in oats that trigger an immune response in some people with celiac disease. The findings may lead to better tests for oat toxicity, and have implications for new treatments being developed for celiac disease. As many as one in 60 women and one in 80 men in Australia have celiac disease, an autoimmune condition caused by consuming gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The abnormal immune response to gluten damages … [Read more...] about New clue in celiac disease puzzle: Cause of oat toxicity explained

  Young women with heart disease may take a harder hit from mental stress compared with their male counterparts, a new study suggests. The researchers said the effects of psychological stress, which don't show up on heart patients' regular medical tests, may partly explain why women with heart disease are more likely to die from heart attacks than are men with heart disease. "There's a very interesting paradox concerning young women and chronic heart disease," said study researcher Dr. Viola Vaccarino, chairwoman of cardiovascular research and epidemiology at Emory University's School … [Read more...] about Stress is harder on young women’s hearts, study finds

  Holiday season comes with great cheer, but it also comes with alcohol- and calorie-laden parties, sweet treats and busy travel schedules — all of which can make good excuses for why you can't keep exercising. If you're already convincing yourself that you can't possibly fit in exercise this wintry season — because it's too cold, you're too busy meeting family obligations, or traveling between family and friends — you need tips on how to bust the 6 most common excuses. Won't it be nice to enter the new year without having to start your exercise program from scratch and without extra … [Read more...] about BUST the Top 6 Excuses for Skipping Exercise During the Holidays

The circuit relating physical activity and mental health can run both ways, for good or bad effect. Circuit training generally refers to a sequence of varying exercises, often on different machines, resulting in a circuit through both body parts and the gym. But a new study suggests a different meaning altogether, at the interface of mental and physical health. There is a circuit in which each of these influences the other. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, relied on a 1958 birth cohort from England, Scotland and Wales to examine the associations between physical activity and symptoms … [Read more...] about Mind-Body Circuit Training