The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National meeting is happening in Indianapolis right now. ACSM is the largest, most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
If every season has its sport, the sport of summer for a lot of people has to be GRILLING! Grilling food, as compared to more standard cooking methods such as frying, baking, broiling or roasting, has advantages. For one, the clean-up is minimal and to boost, it is a great way to reduce the fat of prepared foods without reducing the flavor. Grilling in hot weather can also have drawbacks. The biggest is the risk for food poisoning from gr...
We've all encountered long nights and periods where getting optimal amounts of sleep just isn't possible. However, have you ever stopped to think that your lack of sleep may be contributing to weight gain? Research has shown that individuals who get fewer than 5 hours of sleep per night produce higher amounts of a hormone that stimulates appetite. And we thought those cravings for Starbucks calorie and caffeine laden drinks were just a desi...
