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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New Data Reveals COVID Vaccines Significantly Slash the Risk of Hospitalization

COVID vaccines work. They might not always prevent infection, but they will certainly reduce the risk of a severe infection requiring hospitalization. And that is a big deal, because people ending up in hospitals with a COVID infection don’t often fare well. There is data to suggest that 27 percent of hospitalized COVID patients die. ...click here to read more

What Makes Veins Healthy?

A few years ago, I was hanging out with some friends on a hot summer day. One of them turned to me and said “your veins look like a roadmap.” It was kind of true. The veins all down my forearms where clearly visible and protruding from my skin. My friend thought it looked gross. ...click here to read more

More Data Supports the Fatal Toxicity of Sugar

You don’t have to be a health specialist to know the dangers of added sugar. For close to a decade, health authorities have been warning the public of its dangers, and in some cases, calling for initiatives to reduce consumption. But new data suggests that sugar taxes, banning sugary drinks in schools, or labeling sugar ...click here to read more

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Coffee: The Most Controversial Superfood

The scent of fresh coffee and eggs fill my kitchen every morning. To some, that might sound like an unhealthy breakfast. To others, it can’t get much better. There is no doubt that coffee and eggs are two of the most controversial foods out there. Eggs because of the cholesterol content, and coffee because of ...click here to read more

Adult ADHD Could Put You at Risk for Alcoholism

New research is suggesting that adults with ADHD are more likely to struggle with substance abuse. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically thought of as a condition for younger people. And although much of the information about it is focused on younger people, it can affect older adults. Some have grown up with it, ...click here to read more

Protect Your Ankles This Hiking Season

If you like to get outdoors and hike, this might be the best time of the year to do it. Temperatures are dropping ever so slightly, and the fall colors are approaching quickly. Of course, there are inherent risks in hiking, much like any other activity. There are the ticks of course, but you also ...click here to read more

The Diet That Could Help with Erectile Dysfunction

It might not work in a matter of minutes, but a little patience and adherence to the Mediterranean diet could help you avoid erectile dysfunction. That’s right. New research is suggesting that what you eat could play a role in ED risk. The Mediterranean diet is no stranger to health benefits. It’s associated with a ...click here to read more

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