Can Exercise Destroy Your Teeth?

Tons of articles have been going around lately about how working out is bad for your teeth. Research studies have cited the comparison of healthy adults, both athletic and nonathletic, and have concluded that there are significant differences in the oral health of those who spend a good amount of time endurance training–even the Olympic athletes...

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Movember: How to Keep the Reluctant Man in Your Life Healthy

It’s finally November, the time of year when I start thinking about turkey and spending Thanksgiving with my extended family. It’s also a time when we start to see mustaches on friends and family who normally don’t grow one, participating in the latest health-awareness trend: Movember. While you might not be a fan of your husband’s newest facial...

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Antioxidants Explained in Human Terms

Antioxidants are frequently mentioned in everyday conversations. This applies to both scholars and laymen alike. You can find antioxidant supplements in store shelves, and their health benefits are beloved by both marketers and media. However, very few people actually know what they are and how they work. The concept of antioxidants is fairly...

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Fiber Can Help You Lose Weight, But Only A Specific Type

Fiber is a well known nutrient, but not well understood. Put simply, fiber refers to carbohydrates that cannot be digested by humans. They are classified as either soluble or insoluble, depending on whether they dissolve in liquids. Insoluble fibers function mostly as “bulking” agents and are not very interesting. However… soluble fiber can have...

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You Ran a Marathon, Now What? Getting Past the Post-Race Blues

Forty-eight hours after Tracey Mayling finished her first marathon in New York City on Sunday, the high from the cheering crowds and exercise-fueled endorphins had worn off. It was replaced by irritation as she reflected on her performance. “There are all these things I wish I would have done differently,” says Mayling, a 34-year-old financial services consultant from Manhattan. She wishes she hadn’t gotten stuck in a long bathroom line and missed...

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