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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A new study suggests that America has a collective drinking problem that is made worse by obesity. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled in 20 years. Alcoholic cirrhosis, which is an advanced form of alcohol-related liver disease, killed just over 6,000 Americans (3 per 100,000) in 1999. In ...click here to read more
If you like to dance, here is some great news: it may help your brain. A new suggests that Latin dance classes may be more than a great workout and social outlet: they could help your brain. The research indicates that learning the intricate steps of salsa, samba, and merengue may also improve memory. The ...click here to read more
There are a lot of discriminatory “isms” and “phobias” out there, many of which have seen increased awareness over the years. But it seems like ageism is rarely discussed and affects many aging adults. Ageism is prejudice based on people’s advancing age. It can be overt, like not hiring somebody because of their age, not ...click here to read more
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A new study has tracked sleep patterns at all ages, finding that Americans stay up late in their 20s, get the least sleep around age 40, and get the most after they’ve retired from work and/or the kids have flown the nest. The findings were based on more than 11,000 Americans aged six and up ...click here to read more
The summer heat can tax your body’s water supply, particularly when you’re outside and active. Staying well-fueled and hydrated is an absolute must during summer exercise. Summer workouts, or any form of outdoor activity in the heat and humidity, require you to ensure you’re getting enough carbohydrates, fluids, and electrolytes. You want to make sure ...click here to read more
High temperatures might not seem like a health threat, but they are. It appears that heat waves in North America are becoming extremely common, and they can be a serious threat to many. According to the CDC, about 700 people die from extreme heat each year. And as temperatures increase and stay there longer, that ...click here to read more
Maybe a beer gut isn’t so bad after all. At least that’s what a small, new study is saying. So, if you want to unwind and beat the heat with a cold beer, you may get a little extra benefit. Of course, we’re not talking about the girth that’s typically associated with a beer gut. ...click here to read more
There’s a lot of focus on disease risk factors: the things people do to make lives shorter and worse. Researchers at Harvard wanted to take a different approach. Instead of looking at disease risk factors, they decided to look at how positive assets can impact health and longevity. They learned that optimistic women tended to ...click here to read more
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