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Stress Hormones, Rip-offs and Assertiveness
• According to the December ’12 Prevention, a study by the American Chemical Society found that eating 1.4 ounces of dark...
Steve HolmanSeptember 29, 2013 -
Fast-Talking Influence
We often associate fast talkers with hyperactivity—or even scams. Slick con artists are usually “fast talkers,” but there is another breed...
Becky HolmanSeptember 25, 2013 -
The Art of Anger
When you’re boiling mad, what do you do? Stomp around the house yelling? Punch the stuffing out of a throw pillow? Maybe you...
Steve HolmanSeptember 21, 2013 -
More Chill, Less Ill
When it’s cold out, we love to bundle up by the fireplace to stay toasty, but it may be better to...
Becky HolmanSeptember 19, 2013 -
Testosterone, Fear and Fat Loss
•According to the January ’13 Bottom Line Health, big T, as in testosterone, is linked to honesty. “Men given testosterone supplements...
Steve HolmanSeptember 16, 2013 -
Relax and Remember
We’ve all been frustrated when we can’t remember where we put something—like our car keys—resulting in lots of wasted time searching...
Becky HolmanSeptember 13, 2013 -
Do Reps to De-Stress
According to the November ’12 Health, a study out of Tel Aviv University in Israel showed that people who exercised moderately...
Becky HolmanSeptember 10, 2013 -
4 Optimistic Characteristics
Positive people tend to be happier and live longer—so say recent studies. So what are the characteristics of an optimist? Here...
Steve HolmanAugust 31, 2013 -
Nap Like a Dog
According to the March ’13 Reader’s Digest, we can improve our benefits from napping by watching how dogs do it (sleeping,...
Becky HolmanAugust 23, 2013 -
Profanity for Power?
Does swearing make your workouts better? Consider that many commercial gyms will not tolerate profanity and obnoxious behavior. One successful commercial...
Charles PoliquinAugust 11, 2013 -
Partner Power
Do you work out with a partner, or do you go solo? If part of the reason you lift is to...
Becky HolmanAugust 8, 2013 -
At-Ease Squeeze
According to the March ’13 Reader’s Digest, you can squeeze yourself out of a stressful situation and improve performance—like lifting a...
Steve HolmanAugust 2, 2013 -
D Can Up Your T
According to the November/December ’12 Well Being Journal, you can boost your testosterone by going outside. No, you don’t have to cut...
Steve HolmanJune 30, 2013 -
Wheat Whacker
According to the May/June ’10 Well Being Journal, whole grains contain a substance called phytic acid that combines with iron, calcium,...
Steve HolmanJune 22, 2013 -
Facebook Confidence
According to the December ’12 Prevention, spending time logged in to your social network can boost your self-esteem. That comes from...
Becky HolmanJune 15, 2013