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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Try This to Limit Anxiety This Summer

Rising temperatures, episodes of mass violence, and a seemingly endless stream of news used to fuel anxiety might be affecting you these days. You’re certainly not alone. Finding ways to cope with anxiety can be difficult, especially if it’s keeping you indoors. Access to screens and isolation, however, may only make it worse. One of ...click here to read more

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Americans Continue to Get Fatter and Less Healthy

Americans are falling further into poor health as they continue to get fatter and develop risk factors for heart disease. New research suggests that less than 7 percent of U.S. adults are in good cardiometabolic shape and that the trend continues to fall downward. Cardiometabolic health is an umbrella term that includes blood pressure, blood ...click here to read more

Try to Control Blood Sugar with Healthy Eating

You may be surprised, but a healthy diet for people with diabetes isn’t that different from one recommended for everybody else. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas and beans), and low-fat dairy are the centerpieces, and American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests essentially what is offered to the general public. That said, people with diabetes may ...click here to read more

Protect Your Hearing This Summer

The world comes to life in summer, and there are far more sounds to enjoy. Birds chirping, brooks babbling, waves hitting the shore, and even live music as you walk down the boulevard can all contribute to sound of the summer. Of course, there are also leaf blowers, lawnmowers, sporting events, concerts, fireworks, and the ...click here to read more

Travel May Have Benefits for Brain Health

Travel can mean a lot of things to a person – adventure, rest, relaxation, exploration, and inspiration – but a new study suggest it may offer even more. A future study to be published in Tourism Management suggests that travel could offer unique benefits for people with dementia, particularly in the areas of mental health ...click here to read more

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