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Hugs Are Awesome (And Good For Your Health, Too)

Increasing pleasure, decreasing stress, increasing human bonding, and all the while decreasing the risk of common heart ailments - sign me up please! Hugs are awesome.

Hemorrhoids And The Athlete: How To Keep Training

It is a fact that heavy resistance training increases our susceptibility to getting hemorrhoids. But having them doesn't mean you have to stop training - learn how to alleviate and/or prevent them.

Being Active Strengthens Your Bones - For Men, Too

New research shows osteoporosis doesn't just affect women - it affects men, as well - and one of the best ways to combat it is with load-bearing sports starting from a young age.

Science Says: Weight Loss Supplements Do NOT Work

Researchers looked at all the evidence around weight loss supplements, and it’s bad news for those trying to find that magic pill or potion to lose weight and keep it off. So, stop wasting your money!

Olympic Warning for 2012: Compete Clean or Get Caught

David Cowan, the man leading the anti-doping program for the Olympics, noted the London games will be the “riskiest” ever for drug cheats. Read on to find out about all the new tests.

6 Steps to Heal Your Low Back Injury

So you’ve done it, you pulled too hard with a rounded back on that last deadlift, or waited one second too long before tapping. You're a CrossFitter or BJJ with a hurt low back. Now what?

Ankle Injuries: The Secret to Preventing and Healing Them

The ankle, when injured, loses its sense of proprioception quickly. The recovery can be tricky. Taking a global approach to rehabilitation leads to getting back to activity sooner and stronger.

Adrenal Fatigue: What Is it and What Can You Do About It?

Keep hearing mention of adrenal fatigue? Are you concerned due to your workouts and other stresses that you might have it? Find out what it is, how to identify it, and how to treat it.

Shocking Things You Need to Know Before Taking Supplements

Until recently, like most people, I had no idea that navigating the multi-billion dollar dietary performance supplement market was like living in the Wild West. Do you know what's in YOUR supplements?

Easy, Natural, Home Remedies for Your Monthly Visitor

PMS is no fun. Here are two great natural, home remedies to help you alleviate pain, cramping, and other discomfort. Just make sure you open a window.

Healing Choices, Part 2: Choosing the Right Treatment

Injuries happen, and when they do you want to make sure you're seeing the right specialist for either acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage. How do you pick which?

Healing Choices, Part 1: The 4 Modalities of Healing and What to Do First

“My shoulder is really sore, I think it might be injured, what should I do?" Here's how to approach healing an injury - the 4 modalities I recommend, plus ICE and REST!

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