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Health News: Home-Cooked Meals May Add Years to Your Life
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Making home-cooked meals may help you live longer, according to a new study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition [HuffingtonPost.com].
In the News
Boston.com Interview with Core Performance's Bill Allard
Bill Allard, executive chairman of Core Performance and Athletes' Performance, recently sat down with Boston.com to discuss his career and the success of Core Performance and Athletes' Performance. You won't want to miss his three keys to success in a rapidly growing company.
Nutrition
5 Oatmeal Alternatives
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While it’s easy to slide into an oatmeal rut, there are countless ways to vary your morning bowl by adding protein, fruit, and spices (see "How to Make Your Oatmeal Less Boring" for ideas). Another way to mix things up: Kickstart your day with one of the tasty grains below, which have oatmeal qualities and similar health benefits but a slightly different taste.
Nutrition
Study: Fish Oil May Help Offset Sugar’s Negative Side-Effects
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Omega-3s may help counteract sugar’s dangerous effects on the brain, according to a new study published in the Journal of Physiology. The study supported previous findings that sugar negatively affects cognitive performance (See: Is Sugar Making You Stupid?), but also found that omega-3s, often touted for their heart-health benefits, may help counteract damage caused by sugar [Yahoo!].
Well at Work
Short Commute, Healthy Body: New Study Makes the Case for Finding Work Close to Home
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People with longer commutes tend to be less active and are at increased risk of chronic disease, according to a new study from Washington University [Time.com].
Nutrition
Is Your Fridge Yawn-Inducing?
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Amanda Carlson-Phillips, Core Performance’s vice president of nutrition and research, shared one of her top tips for weight loss with the editors at Glamour magazine. The advice:
Mindset
The Science of Slumps
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The next time your jump shot is off, your putts won’t go in, or you can’t buy a hit at your Wednesday night softball games, just be thankful that you’re not the Angels’ new $240 million man, Albert Pujols. Currently batting .196 with one home run and 12 RBIs after 35 games, the three-time MVP is in the worst hitting slump of his career. There is no shortage of helpful advice being shared on how to climb out of it, but maybe some recent research from Rob Gray, a motor control researcher, might help Pujols and the rest of us understand these valleys of performance.
Live Better
How Jogging Can Help You Live Longer
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Jogging can add years to your life, according to new research presented at the meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Dublin, Ireland.
Nutrition
9 Worst Foods at the Salad Bar
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Just because a food is on the salad bar doesn't make it healthy. Among the healthier choices you'll typically find, like green and fresh fruits, are also foods high in calories and fat. Check out the list below to find out which foods to avoid and how to fill your plate with healthier fare. While some are no-brainers (bacon bits anyone?), there are other less obvious salad bar staples that can sabotage an otherwise healthy diet.
Live Better
Going to Bed Early Can Help You Lose Weight
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While we know that healthy sleep habits can improve your mood, energy, and productivity, there’s another reason to get more shuteye: Sleep may play a role in weight management. A study published in the journal Obesity found that going to bed early and getting a good night's sleep can help you eat less.
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