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Anabolic Steroids and The Depression Connection

Testosterone is thought to be the root of male aggression. Above-average levels of testosterone have been observed in incarcerated violent criminals and in athletes engaged in semi-violent sports such as football, lacrosse, and ice hockey. The term “roid rage” has been applied to the explosive and often irrational behavior seen in men and women who use […]

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The Summer Total Body Workout Plan

For a lot of us, this past winter was the season of hibernation. Now that it’s June, the official start of summer is only days away. This, of course, calls for trips to the beach, cocktails on the porch and barbecues on the weekends. While this all sounds like the perfect start to a memorable […]

3 Reasons Why Your Drinking Water Should Be High Quality H20

The human body is composed of approximately 60 percent water. In 1921 the recommendation of drinking 8 cups of water per day was based on a researcher who measured his water intake to his urine output as well as the color of his urine.  This became the recommendation for decades and a wise recommendation from grandma […]

12 Tips for Eating Well on a Budget

It’s no secret that food prices are not what they used to be. This year, you might be paying anywhere between 5 to 14% more for certain food items than you did at the same time last year. 

11 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds & Why They Are Good for You

Chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet! “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Salvia hispanica, or the chia plant, is a species in the mint family that is native to Central America. The seeds of this herb are known as “chia seeds”.  These seeds are naturally gluten-free, have as much calcium as an 8 oz glass of milk, have more […]