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Sugar occurs naturally in many foods and is added to many more. Whether it is used as a flavoring agent, as a preservative, or as both, it’s easy to get too much of this “sweet” thing.

The efficiency of sweating as a cooling mechanism depends on several factors, including an adequate supply of water for the body to draw upon.

Nature versus Nurture: this age-old topic has been at the root of more scientific and social psychology debates than just about any other subject over the past several decades. The notion that genetics loads the pistol and society pulls the trigger is gaining in popularity, carrying with it the implication that forces around us may actually have a powerful influence on that with which Mother Nature endowed us at birth. The emerging field of study known as epigenetics is studying this specific phenomenon.

Sometimes looking at things from a distance can help to see the big picture. Such is the case with many aspects of human physiology, including the body's use of carbohydrates for fuel. This article is intended as an overview of carbohydrates and how they are processed...

It is a simple fact that something salty can ‘make us thirsty”-that is, the mere taste of salt can sometimes be enough to elicit a sense of thirst.

The concept of exercise during pregnancy has come a long way since it was recommended that pregnant women avoid physical activity. Today, exercise is recommended throughout pregnancy as a way to keep in shape both physically and emotionally.

It seems as though just about every month there is a ‘revolutionary’ diet that claims to work weight loss miracles. With so much misinformation, what do you tell your weight loss clients to empower them to make informed decisions of their own?

Looking to diversify your programming, attract new clients and add variety for your existing clientele? Water workouts can make quite a splash!

One of the most talked about and pervasive, yet minimally understood, health conditions today is that which professionals refer to as Metabolic Syndrome, also referred to as Syndrome X.

Like any business owner, a self-employed personal trainer faces a number of financial, legal, and marketing considerations. Whether you’re teaming up with a partner, joining together with the band, or going solo, determining the right type of business entity for your situation is an important early step.

It’s common for many people to question why dietary protein is so important when it comes to physical training. To begin, it’s important that they understand why dietary protein is so important for everyday living.

There are approximately 650 skeletal muscles in the human body, and they all need protein to thrive and function. Older adults have some special considerations in this regard.

As a person ages, body fat rises and muscle mass decreases. Maintaining or increasing muscle mass to combat age related sarcopenia is paramount to healthy aging.