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As the American people got fatter, so did marmosets, vervet monkeys and mice. The problem may be bigger than any of us by David Berreby ‘The previous belief of many lay people and health professionals that obesity is simply the result of a lack of willpower and an inability to discipline eating habits is no longer

By Core Performance Overview A good night’s sleep can help improve your mood, increase mental clarity and creativity, boost performance, and aid in weight loss. But we likely don’t need to sell you on the benefits of sleep—after all, no one likes walking around in a daze and running on fumes. But if you’re like

Brad Sly Contributor – Nutrition Any athlete who pounds his or her body week in and week out with PRs, 1RMs, triples and doubles, sprints, long weekend runs, and the list goes on, is inflamed in some way. These activities all have a profound impact on the body. Not only do they initiate increases in strength,

In all the buzz about the Paleolithic Diet lately, there are lots of questions and differing opinions on just what it is and why you would actually want to “eat like a caveman”. With so much disparate information out there, getting a balanced view of this new-kid-on-the-diet-block can seem overwhelming.   What is the Paleo

Below is an interview with TV personality and Doctor, Michael Mol on his experience with DNA testing from DNAlysis which is available through Seven Star Energy Centre. Why did you do the screening?   Conventional medicine looks for signs of disease that are already present, but genetic profiling looks at potential indicators for certain diseases

 In today’s technology-thirsty society, it’s rare to not see someone with their head down texting on their cell phone or reading the latest status updates on Facebook.   However, too much texting and tilting your head down can become a pain in the neck for some people. An excessive amount of leaning your head forward

Step away from the scramble. Why you may want to start your day the Japanese way.   By Lauren Berger The American-style country breakfast — a “bigger is better” buffet of eggs, bacon, home fries, toast and sausage — is hardly a healthy way to greet the day. When Western alternatives (read: oatmeal and smoothies)

Author Tim Ferriss suggests consuming 30g protein within 30 minutes of waking. Research shows that breakfast eaters live longer and stay leaner. In fact, those who skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight and obese! What’s the theory of doing that? Must it be pure protein or protein and fat ok? What if it’s

 by Nate Morrow   Is good nutrition developing a bad reputation based on outrageous costs? A growing trend of studies touts the immense cost of eating fresh, nutritious food. Conventional wisdom seems to claim that the cost can keep you from being able to eat as healthfully as you might like and worries many who would otherwise

From Core Performance While more than 100 studies have found a connection between employee engagement and work performance, a study from Towers Watson takes the case one step deeper [Harvard Business Review]. The Towers Watson 2012 Global Workforce Study analyzed online responses from 32,000 full-time employees working in large and mid-size organizations in 30 countries.