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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Stay Limber and Fit for Memorial Day Games

Well, it’s here: Memorial Day weekend. Here’s to hoping you can get outdoors and enjoy a good time with family and friends. A few weeks ago, we talked about some practical ways to eat healthy this weekend, so this time around, we’ll look at how you can feel your best to get the most out ...click here to read more

Climate Change Could Have a Substantial Impact on Sleep

The negative effects of climate change have become highly noticeable in daily life. Food prices, human migration, animal migration, and illnesses like COVID-19 and monkeypox are all likely impacts of rising temperatures. Extreme weather patterns are also a regular reminder that things are changing. And with summer set to arrive in the northern hemisphere, researchers ...click here to read more

Heart Issues May Play a Role in Fall Risk

Taking a fall when you’re younger may result in some stiffness or short-lived pain if you’re unlucky. But when you get older, those falls can pose a serious threat. Falls can be devastating for older Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about 36 million older adults report falls each year. About ...click here to read more

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Ways to Naturally Boost Testosterone

Gentlemen, start your engines. If you’re having a little trouble getting going, at least compared to the old you, don’t worry: it can come back. Testosterone, your primary sex organ, is one of the catalysts of energy, vigor, strength, and even the desire to get out there, be active, and participate in life. It does, ...click here to read more

Three Easy Tricks to Boost Activity Levels

What are you supposed to do if you want to boost your activity levels but don’t have the time, or desire, to set aside dedicated workout time? Find little ways to trick yourself into doing it. It can pay big dividends. Research suggests that including just a little bit of activity into your day, about ...click here to read more

Menopause May Play a Role in Joint Pain

New research suggests that estrogen loss during menopause may increase jaw pain. A temporomandibular disorder can cause pain in the jaw, or TMD, affecting close to 5 percent of U.S. adults, or roughly 12 million people. Some estimate that as many as 15 percent of U.S. adults, however, have at least one symptom of the ...click here to read more

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