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Everyone is Talking about Creatine

Creatine is a naturally occurring nitrogen‑containing compound synthesized in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from the amino acids glycine, arginine, and methionine. Approximately 95% of the body’s creatine and phosphocreatine…

Omega 3’s – Your Heart’s Best Friend

Positively Groundfish, a West Coast non-profit trade association, shares information on the health benefits of Omega 3’s from Nutritionist, Shadae Zamyad. For decades, our understanding of seafood’s heart-protective properties has…

Joe Weiss, MD
Feeding Your Second Brain

Your digestive tract is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiome. These microbes don’t just help you digest food—they influence…

Plant-Based Proteins
Powering Up with a Plant-Based Protein Diet

Understanding Plant-Based Protein For decades, protein has been associated with animal sources like meat, eggs and dairy. But as more people shift toward vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian diets, plant-based protein…

Food sources of soluble fiber
The Power of a Fiber-Rich Diet

Why Fiber Matters More Than You Think Fiber is one of the most essential and under-consumed nutrients in the modern diet. Found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and…

Top Fitness Trend in 2025?

In 2025, wearable fitness technology has officially taken center stage. Topping global fitness-related search trends, the topic now dominates not just consumer curiosity, but industry conversations, innovation pipelines, and user…

Fueling for the Finish Line

Why In-Race Nutrition Matters For anyone participating in long-distance endurance activities like marathons, triathlons, or extended cycling events, fueling during the event—commonly referred to as in-race or intra-workout nutrition—is critical…

Exercising in the Heat

The Heat Doesn’t Have to Halt Your Fitness When summer temperatures soar, exercising outdoors can become challenging—or even dangerous—if you’re not prepared. Heat and humidity place extra stress on the…

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Taking Care of Ourselves and the Planet

A New Way to Think About Wellness Sustainability isn’t just about recycling or using less plastic anymore. It’s become a way of thinking about all the choices we make—including how…

What is the PHIT Act and How does it Affect You?

The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act represents a significant policy initiative aimed at making physical activity more accessible and affordable for Americans. By allowing individuals to use pre-tax medical…

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Exercise for Older Women with Polypharmacy 

For fitness pros who work with older adults, new research shows that exercise training can address the impact of polypharmacy (5 or more medications) that is linked with poorer functional…

IDEA Health Insurance
An Electric Tongue Could be the Future of Food Safety

A team at Penn State University has developed an “electronic tongue” that combines atom-thin sensors with artificial intelligence to detect food spoilage, contamination, and potential fraud minutes. The scientists used…

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Muscle Strength and Lower Risks of Type 2 Diabetes

Motivate your strength training participants by sharing that higher levels of muscular strength may reduce type 2 diabetes, risks, regardless of genetics. University of Hong Kong researchers evaluated data from…

PHIT Legislation Reintroduced in Congress 

In a move that can benefit fitness professionals, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives reintroduced the PHIT (Personal Health Investment Today) Act in Congress. The legislation allows Americans to…

What Do You Think?

Plant-based cheeses have existed for a number of years now, but have struggled to gain traction because they lack the creamy texture of the real thing. Now, scientists from the…

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Stronger at Every Stage

Men’s health has long been overshadowed by outdated ideas about toughness and self-reliance. But in2025, the landscape is shifting. Today, modern men are redefining what it means to be healthy—physically,…