How Motivations Can Keep You Exercising

I would rather sit through an episode of Teletubbies than do a workout. My exercise is clumsy, painful, sweaty, and one more thing I have to do in a day that is already too full of responsibilities. Despite all of these drawbacks, I exercise five days a week, including yoga workouts, and have done so…

College Kids May Not Know It All

Even though college-age young adults are eager to assert their growing independence, they can often still use guidance when it comes to their nutrient needs. In these studies, researchers explored the difference vitamin E and omega-3s might make in a young adult’s diet, even up to age 30. Discover how these nutrients help ensure physical…

Get Nutty Over These Food Facts

Did you know that all the cells in your body have cholesterol? Even though we’ve given this waxy, fat-like substance a bad rap over the past two decades, your body uses cholesterol to help it make hormones, vitamin D, and substances you use to digest food. Your body produces the cholesterol it needs, but there…

Don’t Let Lipids Weigh You Down

Cholesterol is a conundrum. Too little, and your body notices the difference. You need the right amount of cholesterol to maintain mood, support the brain, and during pregnancy, among other things. On the other hand, if you have too much cholesterol, it can become a bad thing in your system. Excess lipids often oxidize, which…