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More Cancer Answers
New studies suggest that the so-called nonessential amino acid glutamine may be a potent cancer therapy because of its ability to...
Becky HolmanNovember 3, 2010 -
Lube Up to Keep Repping
Older athletes often complain of joint pain after intense workouts, and some of those aches could be from mild-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis....
Becky HolmanOctober 25, 2010 -
Pain-Free With Pepper
Many people suffer from migraine headaches, whether from food allergies, stress or overexertion. One proven remedy for many is cayenne pepper,...
Becky HolmanOctober 22, 2010 -
Food Facts
Shrimp can build muscle. A five-ounce serving—no sauce or coating—has just 83 calories and one gram of fat, less than one-third...
Becky HolmanOctober 16, 2010 -
Magic Mushrooms
If you’re looking for something to give your salads a healthier punch, try mushrooms. A study published in the Journal of...
Becky HolmanSeptember 22, 2010 -
Synergistic Supplements
Lifting weights can eventually produce joint pain. The wear and tear of repping with heavy weights takes a toll, but two...
Becky HolmanSeptember 16, 2010 -
Gut Away With HCA
Hydroxycitric acid is an extract from the Garcinia cambogia fruit, and it’s been touted as a fat-loss aid. Researchers tested it...
Becky HolmanSeptember 13, 2010 -
Ribose-ize to Energize
While creatine has been the supplement of choice for supercharging muscle energetics, ribose appears to be a close second. It has...
Becky HolmanSeptember 10, 2010 -
Food Facts
Vinegar may boost fat burning. Obese people who got one to two tablespoons of vinegar a day burned significantly more bodyfat...
Becky HolmanSeptember 7, 2010 -
Quercetin
Quercetin is an antioxidant flavonoid found mostly in fruits and vegetables. Research suggests that it may be helpful in reducing allergies,...
Becky HolmanSeptember 4, 2010 -
Fiber Up to Beat Low-Carb Woes
When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...
Becky HolmanSeptember 1, 2010 -
Pop Her Cork
Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...
Becky HolmanAugust 26, 2010 -
Nutrient Nitro
A cell’s mitochondria are its energy factory. So anything you can do or take to improve those powerhouses can give you...
Becky HolmanAugust 23, 2010 -
Heart Help
It’s no secret that cardiovascular disease is a big—if not the biggest—health problem. Upping your vitamin D intake can help. According...
Becky HolmanAugust 17, 2010 -
Chocolate Smoothie
Lots of studies have demonstrated the health benefits of chocolate, and new research suggests it’s good for you. Women who got...
Becky HolmanAugust 11, 2010