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 Exercise May Protect Your Memory

There is plenty of data to show that more activity can lead to more brainpower and a lower likelihood of memory loss and thinking trouble with age. Now a new study offers a suggestion how. Recent research published in Neurology suggests that activity may influence memory and thinking skills by improving glucose metabolism and reducing ...click here to read more

Do Antidepressants Work?

Antidepressant medications are well-known and widely used. And now, new research suggests that they aren’t effective. At least in some regard. Researchers found that the millions of Americans taking antidepressant medication to treat their low moods experience little improvements in their quality of life. That means that it did not seem to matter whether a ...click here to read more

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Does “Good” Cholesterol Have an Effect on Alzheimer’s Risk

Cholesterol can play a significant role in heart health. But new data suggests it could be essential for your brain. A new study suggests that higher “good” cholesterol levels in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord may help protect against Alzheimer’s. Researchers looked at high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations – known as the “good” ...click here to read more

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