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09/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

You’re more at risk of a muscle injury if you lack vitamin D, according to a new study

In recent years, a lot of studies have been done on the health benefits of vitamin D. It has brought about interesting results: for one, it’s linked to a healthy immune system; faster healing of wounds; and even stronger bones. However, it’s also revealed how much we’re lacking the sunshine vitamin: Research has shown that […]

05/16/2018 / By David Williams

Conflicting messages: Study finds junk food promoted through sports leagues is a harmful contributor to the childhood obesity epidemic

It’s a well-known fact that the media plays a part in the spread of potentially harmful messages to children that might be watching. Now a new study has looked even further into this, and the researchers behind it have singled out the world’s biggest sports leagues as major culprits. According to the study, most of […]

03/24/2018 / By David Williams

Personalized nutrition tests aim to identify micronutrient and vitamin deficiencies

Personalized nutrition is of utmost importance, especially for athletes. Now a newly formulated blood test and food questionnaire combo has been developed to ensure the achievement of certain nutritional goals. It’s a system called NutriProfiel, and it has been devised to show clear links between levels of folic acid and vitamins B6, B12, and D […]

03/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why gym class matters: Playing ball builds bones, balance and muscle strength in schoolchildren

The results of a major study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Copenhagen show that the type of exercise that children get in school can boost their physical health. According to data from the study, schoolchildren aged eight to ten years old “develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength, and improved balance” when […]

01/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Whole body vibration exercise, previously used for disease management, found to be effective at improving the physical condition of athletes as well

A study discovered that whole body vibration exercise not only manages diseases, but also improves the physical condition of athletes, particularly soccer players, divers, and combat athletes. A group of researchers from Rio de Janeiro State University in Rio de Janeiro and the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom conducted a review on studies […]

03/19/2017 / By Dianne Wiley

Why pickle juice is better than every sports drink on the market

Pickles are a great snack on the side of sandwiches or directly on a great burger whether they be veggie or beef, but have you ever looked into the benefits of the very juice they swim in? Pickle juice can have many advantageous effects on the body. Many athletes will drink pickle juice before and […]

02/11/2016 / By womensfitnessfocus

Kikkan Randall talks Pregnancy and Training

Kikkan Randall is the most successful American women’s cross-country skier of all time, winning three Overall World Cup Sprint Titles, a World Championship in team sprint, 13 world cups and countless podium appearances. This has been another exciting year for Randall but in a very different way, as she elected to sit out this racing […]

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