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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Surviving a stroke is traumatic, and for many, life looks different after such a significant event. One of the changes could be to pay closer attention to “bad” cholesterol levels. However, a new study suggests that might not be the best strategy. It’s true that “bad” LDL cholesterol levels get the most attention when it ...click here to read more
Italian researchers found that people who see a spike in blood pressure when they stand up could be at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. They learned that even a relatively small increase in standing blood pressure – 6-7 mmHg – could predict major cardiac events in the long run. The study looked ...click here to read more
Vitamins and minerals might not always get the love they deserve, but the truth is that they are as essential for living as the air you breathe and the water you drink. They keep you healthy and functional and help offer protection from plenty of diseases. These essential life components easily get thrown together, but ...click here to read more
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A few nice days can certainly get people in the mood for summer, but not everyone will be reaching for their shorts. What’s stopping them? Spider veins. Spider veins are small, visibly damaged veins that can make some people self-conscious. They aren’t necessarily dangerous, but they aren’t something most people get excited about either. Thankfully, ...click here to read more
People sleep with a nightlight for all types of reasons. It can aid vision if they need to get up at night, while others aren’t always comfortable in total darkness. But a new study suggests that sleeping with a light on may be unknowingly keeping their nervous system awake and boosting their chances of further ...click here to read more
People with Alzheimer’s are already at a higher risk for falls than the average person. A new study suggests that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance could be a major reason. The vestibular system is an intricate network consisting of several canals and bony structures deep inside the inner ear. The impaired ...click here to read more
Self-awareness is like multitasking: most think they have it, but few do. Of course, unlike multitasking, you may be able to teach yourself to improve self-awareness. As far as multitasking goes, it’s best to just stick to one thing at a time! Self-awareness – being in tune with your own emotions – seems pretty straightforward. ...click here to read more
Muscle mass goes down with age. Strength and power do too. And it all may have begun much earlier than you think. Age-related muscle loss, succinctly known as sarcopenia, can start around age 35 and occur at a pace of about 1 or 2 percent per year. After 60, that number is more likely to ...click here to read more
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