The ketogenic diet is both popular and controversial. It’s proponents and those following it swear it provides a myriad of benefits. The claims include easy weight loss, improved joint health, better energy, better mood and even improved brain function and cognition. Detractors point to the very high levels of fat intake required to pursue the… Continue reading Keto Dieters Should Skip the Cheat Day
Is it possible that the month and year in which a child is born is an indicator of the likelihood they’ll be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD?) Is early age admission to school a factor in the likelihood of diagnosis with ADHD? Is it possible that some, perhaps many, ADHD diagnoses are the… Continue reading Is Starting School Early Linked to ADHD?
New research from the University of Copenhagen has shown that the conventional wisdom around nutritional therapies for type 2 diabetics may not be so wise after all. The study, part of CutDM, funded in part by a DKK 4 million grant from Arla Food for Health, involved 28 patients who were studied over 12 weeks.… Continue reading Type 2 Diabetics Regulate Blood Sugar Better On a Low Carbohydrate Diet
In research which was published in the journal Nature this week, scientists revealed results which they say have far-reaching implications for the way that we understand how the brain ages and how we may be able to develop therapies for age-related brain diseases. The research deals with the stem cell dysfunctions that occur as a… Continue reading Can Rats Tell Us How To Make Our Brains Younger?
Really excited for this guy, Cam Dineen as he heads out to Arizona for another hockey season! Cam is one of the hardest working, most consistent athletes I’ve been blessed to work with! I stress to all my athletes to trust the process, give 100% effort all the time and keep a positive attitude. Cam… Continue reading Cam Dineen’s Best Off-Season Yet!
If you know me, you know I hate cardio. Really hate it. Clarification – I hate “traditional” cardio. Long, boring, steady state, make-me-wanna-stab-myself cardio. I also despise “stupid” cardio. You know, burpees, mountain climbers and all that crap. Just dumb. But I like how cardio makes my body feel and how it keeps my heart… Continue reading Cardio For Those Who Hate Cardio
Leptin. Sounds pretty innocuous, harmless. Easy to ignore. Except that, if you’re trying to lose weight, manage weight or change your physique, you’d be wise not to ignore leptin. So what is leptin? I’m glad you asked! Of course, I was going to tell you anyway… Leptin is a hormone. It’s name comes from the… Continue reading Leptin Resistance and Your Body Fat
Last off-season training session for Matt today at All-Star Sports Academy! This guy has dealt for 10 months with a UCL tear that was FINALLY properly diagnosed. Even during this period of massive frustration, he kept his head up and his good humor intact! In spite of the uncertainty of this football season and training… Continue reading Last Off-Season Training Session for This Guy!
Stress. Anxiety. Ugh! We’ve been conditioned as human beings to believe that stress and anxiety are bad things, dangerous to mental, emotional and even physical health. But what if stress and anxiety had a brighter, more positive side? What if, at some level, both of these demons of modern life were actually good for us?… Continue reading Stress and Anxiety Aren’t Always Bad For You
Football just can’t seem to catch a break. It seems like almost daily that another research study comes out warning of the dangers of football to the brain. We’ve learned to accept that big, crushing hits may cause concussions and other brain injuries. We’ve changed the rules, the helmets and our approach to blocking, tackling… Continue reading Routine Football Hits Cause Damage to the Brain: Study
