(WFN) Scientists have shown numerous ways in which sleep is related to memory. In a study conducted by Turner, Drummond, Salamat, and Brown, working memory was shown to be affected by sleep deprivation. Working memory is important because it keeps information active for further processing and supports higher-level cognitive functions such as decision making
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(WFN) Every week the media comes out with a new story of another amateur or professional athlete using steroids. For athletes and health fanatics it seems they are willing to do whatever they believe is necessary to get results, and ignore the risk involved in using illegal substances.
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(WFN) Could it be possible that we as Americans are the most over fed and yet undernourished people in the world? For nearly 70 years we have been overwhelmed with information about the need for supplemental
vitamins and minerals. Health food stores, grocery stores and even some doctor’s offices have shelves loaded with bottles and boxes of vitamin and mineral supplements in the form of tablets, capsules and canisters
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What do adult stem cells have to do with building new muscle? Is it possible to awaken your dormant adult stem cells and mobilize them from your bone marrow to make you stronger, and look better?
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(WFN) Fat is the most widely discussed and perhaps misunderstood nutrient in the American diet. It is the topic of many magazine articles, news shows, and documentaries. Fat is usually portrayed as something to stay away from at all costs.
While it is true that excess fat can contribute to many disorders and diseases, not including enough of certain types of fats in the diet can also be detrimental to our health.
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(WFN) Today's nutrition bars are fast and compact food products designed for active individuals on the go. They range from meal replacement bars to the high energy protein bars preferred by athletes that are low in carbs. Many have all natural ingredients but most are loaded with things like sugar, high fructose corn syrup and saturated fats. Many bars use sugar alcohols, which can cause gas and bloating.
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(WFN) Americans love chocolate. In fact, millions of us are admitted "chocoholics." U.S. chocolate consumption is around 3.3 billion pounds per year, according to the National Confectioners Association. That's nearly 12 pounds for every man, woman and child in the nation.
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