Author Archives : Mat Lecompte

About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.

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How to Find the Right Walking Shoes

Walking is one of the best and most accessible ways to boost physical activity. It can help reduce blood pressure, build some lower body strength, and have benefits for your bones and brain. And although it is relatively low-risk, there are still some. Even if you walk as little as three times per week for ...click here to read more

Common Recommendations for Better Brain Health May Impact Women, Men Differently

It’s long been known that physical and mental activity can help delay memory problems with age. But new research is showing the effects may be more pronounced for women. This new research looked at the cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand the effects of diseases like Alzheimer’s without showing a decline in thinking ...click here to read more

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Staying Safe In The Heat

Much of the continent is struggling through a heat wave, boosting the risk for heat-related illness. Nobody is outside the scope of risk associated with high temperatures and humidity. It is true that people over 65, as well as those with conditions that impact the body’s ability to cool itself, are at the highest risk. ...click here to read more

Bananas Can Give a Healthful Boost to Your Heart

Bananas are known for their sweetness. If you ask me, they basically taste like candy. But don’t let that fool you: these long yellow fruits can offer important health benefits. New research is showing that bananas and other potassium-rich foods can boost heart health, particularly in women. Potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocado, and salmon can ...click here to read more

Rethinking COVID Reinfection

Forget what you thought you knew about COVID reinfection because the game has changed. As the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 keeps evolving, as has the information about reinfection risk. The old knowledge says that if you catch COVID, you’re safe from reinfection for a while. However, new variants have thrown that thinking to the ...click here to read more

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