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Time Stamps 00:06:34 – Effects of acute sleep loss on physical performance00:22:20 – Sleep anecdotes from our time at College00:54:23 – Impact of sleep interventions on athletic performance01:11:14 – Ad Break01:11:19 – Napping01:25:42 – Mitigating some of the damage caused by poor sleep01:40:37 – Sleep impact on protein synthesis01:51:11 – Can exercise offset the cognitive impacts of sleep deprivation?02:00:50 – QnA & closing thoughts References Effects of Acute Sleep Loss on Physical Performance: A Systematic and Meta-Analytical Review Sleep extension in athletes: what we know so far – A systematic review The Impact of Sleep Interventions on Athletic Performance: A…
The ketogenic diet is having a moment, since advocates claim it’s a fast and easy way to lose weight. By following a low-carb, high-fat diet, the plan aims to put your body into an altered metabolic state called ketosis, in which the body burns fat for energy. This can help some people lose weight and control blood sugar (which can be particularly helpful for those with Type 2 diabetes), but it requires consistent intake and a pretty restrictive diet, with about 70% of your calories coming from fat. Hitting the necessary macros means eating moderate amounts of protein and cutting…
Are you tired of second-guessing your portion sizes, wondering whether you’re eating too much or too little? You’re not alone! Portion control is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it’s high time we take the mystery out of knowing how much to eat. In this guide, we’re digging into the science of portion control and giving you five easy ways to manage your food intake. Time to discover the secrets to a balanced and healthy diet! Understanding Food Portions It turns out that we’re better at eating everything on our plates than our mothers thought we were. So, if…
Losing weight can seem like an uphill battle at times—especially when you have no idea what to do in the kitchen. But don’t let that intimidate you. Cooking for weight loss can be fun, tasty, and oh-so-satisfying. Eat This, Not That! is here to help you out with 40 of our best low-calorie recipes for weight loss. Before diving in, we chatted with an expert who shares one key piece of advice: Make sure the lower-calorie foods you shop for are actually filling. If they aren’t, you may find yourself snacking later on or overeating during your next meal. “There is…
Now chasing the world heavyweight championship in All Elite Wrestling, Stephen “Swerve” Strickland has great form when it comes to winning titles. The 6’ 1” man-mountain from Tacoma, WA, is a former NXT North American Champion and AEW Tag Team Champion, and, if he can take the crown from Samoa Joe at the AEW Dynasty 2024 pay-per-view on Sunday, April 21, this 33-year-old warrior will become the first black kingpin in the company, an achievement that is very important to the inspiring pro wrestler and rapper. M&F sat down with Strickland for a wide-ranging conversation, and we soon found out…
Food recalls have become an inevitable part of being a consumer in today’s world. Even companies that tout the best food safety practices may sometimes produce foods that present a safety risk to consumers, whether it’s because they contain an undeclared allergen or are contaminated with infectious bacteria. So when producers discover or suspect that one of their products is unsafe, they pull it from shelves and warn customers against consuming the item by issuing a recall. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) both have dedicated pages on their websites…
If you’re considering a weight-loss journey, there are understandably many thoughts and questions running through your mind. You’re likely curious about the healthy diet tweaks and the right exercise program to incorporate into your routine for safe and sustainable weight loss. Beyond that, you may also be wondering what the difference is between losing weight and losing fat. We spoke with experts who break it down for you. Continue reading to learn more, and when you’re finished, be sure to check out these 10 Ways To Maximize Your Walking Workout for Faster Weight Loss. Losing weight versus losing fat: What’s…
Biohacking your diet means crafting a personalized nutrition plan to suit your unique needs. Let’s explore how it works and if it’s truly effective.Nowadays, it seems like everything comes with a hack — whether it’s for cleaning your kitchen or making the perfect grilled cheese. Lately, there’s been interest in hacking your way to a perfectly tailored diet based on your unique physical makeup — an approach known as biohacking.Nowadays, it feels like there’s a hack for everything — from cleaning up your kitchen to crafting the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Recently, there’s been a buzz around the idea of…
By Leo Babauta There is a power to our word that is very often underdeveloped — words are magic, and can create the world around us. But most of us use this magic as if it weren’t powerful. The first way we see this is that we often don’t honor our word to ourselves. In his wonderful book, The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz puts “Be impeccable with your word” as the first and most important of the four agreements that can change your life. There’s a lot more depth to this agreement, “Be impeccable with your word,” than you…
Health & Wellness April 16, 2024 Phlebotomy technicians collect blood from patients and prepare the samples for testing. Most work in hospitals and clinics, but some collect blood for donation purposes. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Fiona Craig, who oversees the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses the vital role phlebotomists play in blood collection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. If you’ve ever had to get blood collected for testing, there’s…