The Norwegian team fought off more than their competitors at the Vancouver Olympics: following guidelines developed by their medical team after disappointing results at the Turin Olympics, they managed to fight off viruses at an impressive rate: only 5% of athletes got sick (compared to 17% in Turin) and just 4 missed an event because […]
Category Archives: Sports Science
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how wind resistance affects performance in cycling and running, Herbalife, Shakeology, new research on muscle cramps, nutritious foods you should stop throwing away, beet juice for high altitude, eating to heal sports injuries, dietary supplement regulation, and more. 2 Nutrition Scams – Shakeology and Herbalife A few expert reviews. You can […]
This Week in Food, Health, & Fitness
This week, read about sports nutrition for stress fractures, 5 great Fall foods, the accuracy of running apps, healthy eating habits for lazy college students, new research into intervals and periodization, Vegan glam, Isagenix, and more. Prone to stress fractures? Consider your sports nutrition. Weight bearing exercise is generally good for bone health, because bone […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how the mind influences physical performance, how eating on the move may lead to overindulging, 5 foods to eat in September, a magic marketing word that makes foods seem healthier, how too little sleep quadruples your risk for colds, risks of heavy backpacks for kids, microwave myths, iron status and training […]