Measuring Sodium Intake May Not Be So Easy

Eating foods high in salt is known to contribute to high blood pressure, but does that linear relationship extend to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death? While recent studies have contested that relationship, a new study confirms it. The study – published in the International Journal of Epidemiology by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and… Read More: Measuring Sodium Intake May Not Be So Easy »

Why Women Crave Chocolate—and How to Increase Your Willpower

You’re doing so well on your diet. You’re controlling your portions. You’re choosing healthy foods. You’re exercising. You’re losing weight. But then that stressful week happens. Your boss asks you to stay late. Your car breaks down, and your kids need you to drive them to extra practices. Your dog gets hurt and has to… Read More: Why Women Crave Chocolate—and How to Increase Your Willpower »

Sports Massage: An Important Aspect of a Serious Athlete's Regimen

If you are a serious athlete or even a recreational athlete then you already know that your daily regiment prepares you for optimal use of your skills and energies for your favored sporting event. However, continuous exercise and fitness regimen also causes extreme soreness and muscle tension that gets increasingly worse if you do not… Read More: Sports Massage: An Important Aspect of a Serious Athlete's Regimen »