Chicory root, Jerusalem Artichokes, Garlic and Dandelion Greens combined The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Biome and Your Motivation to Exercise Staying active and motivated to exercise can become increasingly challenging as we age. However, recent research suggests gut bacteria may play a much bigger role in getting us going than previously thought A recent study discovered that the key to unlocking peak performance and motivation may lie in your gut! Two superstar bacteria, Eubacterium rectale and Coprococcus eutactus, have been identified as producing fatty acid amides (FAAs). These ..read more

Image: AI-generated by the author. Searching for the purpose of life. How to find your fulfilling life in a world of endless possibilities In a world filled with endless possibilities, it's hard to know what direction to take with your life. So how do we find meaning in life? ​ It's a question that has perplexed philosophers and thinkers for centuries and is still being debated today. ​What psychological theory describes how the world is interpreted? Psychological theories help to explain how people interpret the world around them. They provide a framework for understanding how people think ..read more

Image: Ai-generated by author; pistachio nuts graffiti, 8k, vivid colors, highly detailed, artstation Do pistachios help you sleep? Everyone knows that a big glass of milk before bed helps you sleep. But what about pistachios? These small nuts are packed with nutrients, including protein and various minerals. A recent study suggests that eating pistachios before bed may help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Pistachios have been used as medicine for centuries. But why would eating pistachios help you sleep? ​The answer lies in the brain. Humans have two types of neurons: exci ..read more

How to perform an ab wheel workout properly for beginners, men, women & seniors Ai-generated by the author. Person using an ab wheel in the style of Picasso. Ab wheel rollouts (or ab rolling) are not only one of the best ways to strengthen your abs, but they will also strengthen our entire body. People often think performing sit-ups is the best way to develop their abdominal muscles. Still, ab rolls are better than sit-ups for developing muscular endurance and overall fitness when performed correctly. The ab wheel works better than traditional abdominal exercises such as crunches becau ..read more

Kickstart your next 50 years with these six health tips Photo by SHVETS production from pexel.com GUEST POST by Elizabeth Elaine Reed* Elly writes health articles for sites such as eleven-magazine.com and fitness-savvy.co.uk. Click here for disclosure statement.  ​Did you just enter your 50s? Can you say with confidence and truth that your health is the same as it was in your prime years? As men age, their health needs also change. They are more likely to have chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. They also may have p ..read more

Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels GUEST POST by Thomas Nemel* This blog post may contain affiliate links.  As an Amazon and Rewardstyle affiliate, the author may earn a small commission for any purchases made through these links. Click here for the disclaimer statement.  Effective training is a combination of three classical processes: workout, rest, and recovery. When you train hard, you need enough time to rest, usually meaning good sleep, and also to allow a muscle recovery period. Otherwise, working too hard can lead to poor results. And what is worse, it may lead to overt ..read more

How to look stronger, prouder and use less effort Photo by Chander R on Unsplash Running slumped is something that I see often. The people running slumped look tired. Here's the irony, when you slump it will make you more tired. ​Here are three tips to get you looking stronger, prouder, and be able to sustain your running with less effort. I've been running daily for a year on our local trails - it's been a fantastic daily break during our nearly year of working from home. When a fluid runner goes by, it inspires me, but when a slumped runner struggles towards me I want them to hold their ..read more

And even better if at stage 5 of ripeness ... Photo by Charlotte Harrison on Unsplash Who would have thought that bananas promote our gut health, helping grow beneficial bacteria that ultimately strengthens our bones and delays neural degeneration in our brain? It all starts with inulin, which is in bananas and which begins digestion only when it reaches our gut. Resistant starches - prebiotics pass to our gut Inulin is a term applied to a heterogeneous blend of naturally occurring carbohydrates found widely distributed in plants, notably in chicory root. Oligofructose is a subgroup of ..read more

Free radicals age you prematurely Photo by Linh Ha on Unsplash It's said that our skin is a window into our inner health. ​That may not be true for marathon runners, whose skin belies their inner fitness. For others, naturally healthy-looking skin says something about how we take generally care of our health. For skin, damage prevention is the number one strategy. We need to prevent damage from the sun and the environment, and damage from poor food choices. There are two primary causes of skin aging - intrinsic, and extrinsic.  Intrinsic skin aging The first is intrinsic skin aging ..read more