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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New research is showing that Viagra, the popular erectile dysfunction drug, may have the potential to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 70 percent. That’s pretty impressive. The Cleveland Clinic-led study used health insurance claim data from more than 7.2 million people where records showed that claimants who took the medication were much less ...click here to read more
It’s almost a guarantee that your muscles will shrink and get weaker as you age. The process can actually begin relatively early, too. It’s possible that sarcopenia – age-related muscle loss – can begin at 35, at a rate of 1-2 percent per year. After 60, that can accelerate to 3 percent. Most people take ...click here to read more
By now, you might be aware that a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can negatively influence brain function and memory. But there is more to brain health than eating well and being active. There are several lifestyle habits that may be chipping away at brain health and accelerating cognitive decline. However, the good news is ...click here to read more
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If you have trouble hearing, a new study is offering some good news: dogs can help. People love dogs for many reasons, but the hearing impaired may have a special relationship. New work has shown that assistance dogs may be a game-changer for the hearing impaired. Dogs explicitly trained to alert deaf people to everyday ...click here to read more
What you eat plays a role in your cholesterol levels, but not in the way you might think. Most people believe that there is a straight line between cholesterol-rich foods and blood cholesterol levels. But this isn’t entirely true. Your risk for heart disease isn’t necessarily determined by how much cholesterol you eat but rather ...click here to read more
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can be a crippling condition for those that suffer through it. It can take the joy out of eating and contribute to social isolation and lead to plenty of physical discomfort. Dietary changes are one of the most common treatments for the condition. People are often told to try and ...click here to read more
Winter weather isn’t always inviting. Sure, a select few get excited when the snow falls, and they can hit the slopes, but skiing isn’t always the most accessible or inviting sport. Call me crazy, but barrelling down a tree-lined hill isn’t yanking me from the safety of my home. But other activities will. It’s important ...click here to read more
Cookies, cakes, candies, hot chocolate and eggnog are all seasonal specialties. There’s almost no avoiding them this time of year, and although it’s nice to indulge on occasion, too much can send blood sugar skyrocketing. The holidays can pose a real challenge for managing blood sugar. So many of the traditional tasty treats are loaded ...click here to read more
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