The gluten-free trend is a popular one, and many athletes have hopped on the bandwagon thinking it might improve their health, digestion, and athletic performance. People with celiac disease (about 1% of the population) need to absolutely avoid gluten because it damages their intestines; others believe they are “gluten sensitive,” which is a debatable condition that recent studies have […]
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This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about resources for masters athletes, avoiding gluten without reason, boring TV shows and food consumption, why exercise is the best medicine, and more. Resources for Masters Athletes Exercise is critical to healthy aging, and competing in sport is a great way for all ages to keep motivated and stay fit. Once you’re […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about new research linking physical activity to academic performance, saturated fat confusion, why you might want to skip the deli meat counter, and more. Improving Academic Performance with Physical Fitness The benefits of physical activity for general health are well established, and a growing body of evidence is showing how being physically […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how we overestimate exercise intensity, 70 year olds getting fit playing soccer, the accuracy of activity trackers, red meat and breast cancer risk, and more. It’s Never Too Late to Get Fit or Play Games Though some may think that the intensity, speed, turns, agility, and skills needed for soccer are the […]