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Maintaining a healthy bodyweight is all about balancing the calories we eat with the amount that we burn as energy, but new research has found a new genetic cause of obesity. Those with a genetic variant that disables the SMIM1 gene find it harder to reach this balance, because they expend less...

As US Army veteran and IFBB Pro, Jeremy Potvin is recovering from a partial distal bicep tendon rupture with a technique known as Blood Flow Restriction training or BFR to get back into flexing shape, M&F takes a closer look. “Blood Flow Restriction training safely prevents low-oxygen blood...

In our quest to put a spring back into our step, many of us scour the internet looking for the latest supplement that promises to motivate our mornings and disrupt our doldrums, but rather than eying up the latest innovations, take the time to observe the simple oats. Here’s why. 1. Avoid Blood...

In the past, we categorized carbohydrates as either simple or complex, based on how quickly they metabolized and affected blood sugar levels. Simple carbs caused rapid spikes, while complex ones were slower to digest. However, today, we have adopted a more precise metric known as the glycemic...

When you hear the phrase, metabolic health, a speedy metabolism may come to mind. Although that’s part of it, there’s much more to metabolic health than simply how fast food is digested and calories are burned. Metabolic health is the absence of metabolic diseases like diabetes, heart disease...

This article breaks the steroid side effects down, explaining how steroids affect different body parts. Thinking about taking steroids? Read this first. The term steroids normally are associated with reference to a class of drugs that are used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Steroids...

Bodybuilding is a sport that inspires many people to get healthy, but the topic of health has risen considerably over the last five years because of the issues competitors have faced. Part of the reason those issues are around to begin with is that there has been a lack of focus on personal...

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. Nutrition One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it's too low. One way of minimizing...

Femara (Letrozole) There are two entirely different stories to be found on the aromatase inhibitor letrozole. In medical studies measuring blood estradiol and testosterone levels of hundreds of individuals, letrozole is a very consistent-performing drug with almost no unusual behavior. The...

Lower Blood Pressure With Blueberries A simple food works as well as prescription medicines in increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure. Large humans often have elevated blood pressure. At least, that's what we've seen in large, obese humans. The data on large, muscular humans is...

Designing a blood test that can predict lifespan The ability to predict how long someone is likely to live would help doctors tailor treatment plans. A new study looking at biomarkers in the blood concludes that more accurately estimating mortality might soon be possible. Researchers analyze...

Everyone wants big arms, but so many fail to build an impressive set despite days, weeks, and even months of toiling away in the gym. Bigger arms are always on the agenda – you never hear anyone say that their arms are too big, do you? What if all you need is a little push – an end-of-workout...

You already know that diet and lifestyle play a massive role in staying healthy and preventing heart disease. But, did you know that the spices in your kitchen cabinet can both ramp up your overall health and help reverse and even prevent future heart issues? It’s true. Many spices contain...

The effects of creatine are nothing new. As one of the most researched supplements on the market, it should be a part of any serious lifters supplement stack. Not only has it been unofficially proven to work by bros at your local gym, it is also a clinical superstar producing real, substantial...

What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb from Ayurveda (an ancient branch of Indian herbal medicine) that is extremely effective at helping the body cope with anxiety and stress. Traditionally, ashwagandha has been prescribed to help revitalize the immune system after illness...

So, you’re in your 40s? Or maybe you are a few years either side, but one thing is for sure, exercise should be an essential part of your lifestyle. We get it, your working hours are long and the available time at home with the family is limited, but if you want to stay around to enjoy your...

What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb from Ayurveda (an ancient branch of Indian herbal medicine) that is extremely effective at helping the body cope with anxiety and stress. Traditionally, ashwagandha has been prescribed to help revitalize the immune system after illness...

Until you have achieved “the pump” you haven’t fully lived. If you have never walked out of the gym with your biceps feeling like they are going to explode, your whole life has been a lie. I’m only half kidding here. Well, actually I am not kidding at all; the pump is the best. In fact, there...

We all go through periods when pumps elude us. Frankly, these periods really suck. And worse, they seem beyond explanation. It's a bloody shame, considering how motivating enlarged, vascular muscles can be. As Arnold once said, a huge pump in a body part is almost as good as having sex… and you...

Named the best overall diet by U.S. News and World Report for eight consecutive years, the DASH diet tends to fly under the radar. Although there aren’t any celebrities endorsing the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet, many doctors and registered dietitians applaud it. Developed by...