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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Seven Tips for a Healthier Prostate

A healthier prostate: you know you want it. Even if you don’t know exactly where it is or what it does, you’re absolutely positive you don’t want to experience the legend around it. You know, the getting up multiple times per night to go to the bathroom. The pressure in your stomach. The uncontrollable urge ...click here to read more

Too Much Melatonin Can Be Harmful

If you’ve been tossing and turning during the pandemic, you’re certainly not alone. You’re also not the only person who may have tried using melatonin as a sleep aid. Research suggests that melatonin, when used in relatively small doses for short stints, is safe and effective in helping regulate sleep. Some ways where it might ...click here to read more

Use Music to Improve Your Health

For many, music is a constant. You were likely enjoying as a young child, through your teenage years, and then into adulthood. It can trigger fond memories, provide enjoyment and excitement, stimulate connection, and induce exercise and stress relief. Music can be truly magical stuff. And it has health value, too. There is plenty of ...click here to read more

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Can You Suffer a “Silent” Stroke?

You might know that it’s possible to suffer a heart attack and have no idea until after the fact. “Silent” strokes are a reality, too. The American Heart Association estimates that as many as a quarter of octogenarians (a person who is 80-89) may have had one or more strokes where they did not experience ...click here to read more

Tips for a Fun and Safe Winter Workout

Maybe this is the winter you want to take your workouts to the great outdoors. The snow can look inviting in the sun, and cold temperatures can, at times, be highly enticing. And if you live somewhere where winter flourishes, why not experience your surroundings to the fullest? There are actually some unique benefits to ...click here to read more

Berries and Red Wine Might Be Weapons against Parkinson’s

Red wine, berries, and cherries—one is a guilty pleasure, and the other two are bonafide superfoods. But they might all play a role in preventing or treating Parkinson’s. New research, published in Neurology,  suggests that the antioxidants in red wine, berries, and other colorful fruit may help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a neurological ...click here to read more

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