Author Archives : Mat Lecompte

About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.

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Common Types of Anxiety Disorders, Explained

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Sometimes people get nervous or uncomfortable. But if it happens intensely and often, you could have an anxiety disorder. Sometimes an anxiety disorder can express itself as worry, rumination, or big and small issues. Other times, it can be focused on a specific fear or separation from loved ...click here to read more

Will Yoga Make You Stronger?

Yoga is undoubtedly a popular practice worldwide and can offer many benefits. But can it make older adults stronger? A new study suggests it can. However, the data is relatively weak. The review of 33 clinical trials, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that older adults who participated in yoga programs typically gained ...click here to read more

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How to Cut the Risk of a Fall

Everybody’s taken a fall or two over the course of their lives. Unfortunately, the older you get, the more severe the consequences can be. Nearly one-third of older people fall every year, most of which occur inside their homes. These falls can result in serious injuries or even death or be the beginning of chronic ...click here to read more

Can a Healthy Gut Lead to a Healthy Heart?

You may have heard of the gut-brain axis and how the microbial makeup in your gut can influence thinking and energy. But have you ever heard of the gut-heart axis? There has been plenty of research in the past decade or so about how gut health may impact overall health. That data shows that a ...click here to read more

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