Do Supplements Work? 7 Things to Know Now
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Do Supplements Work? 7 Things to Know Now

Do supplements work?  That is a big, broad question with a short answer of “yes, but…” Should you take them?  The short answer to that question is “It depends”.  I know those answers aren’t especially helpful, but the topic of nutritional supplements is huge with annual gross sales to match. It is easy to get overwhelmed…

How Science Works – 6 Things You Need to Know Now

How Science Works – 6 Things You Need to Know Now

I don’t have to look at posts on social media for long to conclude many people don’t have a grasp of how science really works. They don’t understand why official recommendations keep changing or why studies come up with different results.  Most of us may remember learning about the scientific method in school.  It seems…

5 Things You Should Know Before You Start a New Diet
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5 Things You Should Know Before You Start a New Diet

At A Glance No diet works equally well for everybody. You have to experiment to find what works best for you Know your body. Eating for good health is about more than just losing weight. Get a checkup and blood work. Don’t change your diet just to lose weight. Make sure you eat high quality…

An Exercise Strategy You Can Stick With
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An Exercise Strategy You Can Stick With

At a Glance Fitness can be divided into 3 broad categories: strength, flexibility/mobility, and cardiovascular fitness Assess your fitness level Set your fitness priority or priorities Pick one and only one exercise that addresses your priorities and commit to doing that exercise every day for 30 days. It only takes a minute. Add more exercises…