The body dissipates heat 4 ways:
Conduction – heat transfer from one solid object to another. The transfer is always from the warmer object to the cooler object.
Radiation – the loss of heat in the form of infrared rays... Read more
Trying to lose weight while eating enough to support vigorous endurance or strength training can be a very tricky business. Cutting too many calories can cause the body to breakdown muscle tissue to meet its energy needs, and make it impossible to re... Read more
Trying to lose weight while eating enough to support vigorous endurance or strength training can be a very tricky business. Cutting too many calories can cause the body to breakdown muscle tissue to meet its energy needs, and make it impossible to re... Read more
Ready for a little experiment? Grab that jar of sugar, a measuring spoon, a plate and a can of regular soda. Then, dump one teaspoon of sugar onto the plate. Repeat this nine more times. Do you know what you have, besides a mess? The amount of sugar... Read more
People love routine. There’s comfort in doing the same things and knowing exactly what to expect—no surprises, no fear, no thinking required. And sometimes, routine can be a very good thing.
But when it co... Read more
I am looking for an alternative to the gel packs that runners and endurance athletes often carry. What can I make at home that's portable and more natural?... Read more
I did a diet last year with quite a lot of success that required you "eat" 700 calories a day by consuming 100 calorie (a piece) "shakes" . The rest you ate solid "normal" healthy food. 250 @ lunch and 250 @ dinner. That equals out to about 1,200... Read more
Healthy BMI rock solid safe for what? Thin people like Christine and I whom have a family history of cholesterol are worried too.. But the good news is better cholestrol tests can help us relax as are a much more comprehensive test..
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Since the weather is really hot sometimes water alone is not enough when you're doing activities that make you sweat a lot. I found Powerade Zero which has electrolytes and has zero calories. I drink some of it when hiking in the heat along with wa... Read more
Great for rehydrating after invigorating workout in which much sweating has occurred - replenishes electrolytes and all natural - tastes great!... Read more
The health benefits of juicing far exceed those of eating solids only. Treat your body to concentrated living enzymes & nutrition that speed healing and release of fat and toxins. Please Come Join Us!... Read more
Early last week my colleague and dailySpark.com editor Stepfanie Romine, sent me an idea for a blog about using pickle juice as a electrolyte replacement source for exercisers . She actually stumbled across the idea from one of the comments left on... Read more
If you've been struggling with the "no eating between meals" rule, you're in luck: in recent years, that diet myth has been debunked. Snacks are important, especially when are active or trying to lose weight. Go too long without eat... Read more
