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Memo to men: Valentine?s Day is on February 14. In years past, Yahoo.com has noticed a spike in men searching for an answer to the question: ?When is Valentine's Day?? as the day fast approaches. Of all the holidays on the yearly calendar, the one designated for romance never fails to trip guys...

The hyper is performed today on a hyperextension bench, which can be horizontal or at a 45 degree angle. by Joseph M. Horrigan, D.C. The ?hyper??short for hyperextension?is still a common exercise in commercial gyms, heavy gyms, high school and college weight rooms, as well as weightlifting...

The dry cleaning industry is a primary consumer of a toxic chemical researchers suspect may be causing mental illness. The industrial solvent used in the majority of American dry cleaners has always been risky business. Perchloroethylene is suspected of causing cancer, kidney and liver damage...

Combine these supplements before bed for deep, restorative sleep that aids recovery ? MELATONIN This hormone is produced by the pineal gland in the brain when the eyes are exposed to darkness. An increase in melatonin sets off a chain of reactions that slow the body down and prepare it for...

SOMETHING?S FISHY When it comes to protein powders, there are many kinds to choose from: whey casein and soy, not to mention hemp, rice and pea protein powders. Soon you will be able to drink a fish pro- tein shake postworkout thanks to a Peruvian company called Bluewave Marine Ingredients. As...

Compounds That Keep the MASS Coming Through Middle Age and Beyond Too many people accept hitting age 40 as the start of a physical downhill slide. Not so. In fact, as Sherwin B. Nuland, clinical professor of surgery at Yale University, suggests in his book The Art of Aging, after midlife is...

This is a very straightforward issue. If you desire your thyroid to work properly and thyroid hormone to work correctly in your body it is vital that you have adequate intake of selenium, otherwise your thyroid will operate in a state of stress which opens the door for all manner of metabolic...

Updated: Monday, 09 Jan 2012, 8:40 AM CST Published : Monday, 09 Jan 2012, 8:20 AM CST by Tom Halden / FOX 9 News MINNEAPOLIS - Chances are pretty good you're part of a nation-wide drug recall Monday morning. That means it's time to check your medicine cabinet. You may not be familiar with...

Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD What if there was something natural you could take to improve the quality of your workouts? Something that could help you blast through those high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio sessions, or help you rep to failure with a heavier dumbbell? Beta-alanine, a...

Coming out January 20th. Anyone into these movies? Looks pretty kick ass! http://www.movieweb.com/movie/underworld-awakening/trailer

If some grains are a pain, you may have a more serious problem. Here's everything the fit need to know about gluten intolerance. By: Marie Spano The Gluten-Free Bodybuilder If you've noticed an increase in the number of products gracing supermarket and specialty store shelves with the...

Recently a ton of scientific information has been presented concerning the antiaging attributes of the hormone dehydoepiandrosterone. Secreted by the adrenal gland, DHEA is a precursor of the male hormone testosterone. Because of its androgenic effects, sports scientists have sought to find ways...

Strength coaches often drop cryptic references that pay homage to the power of the nervous system: "If your performance starts to improve after set 7 or 8, that's your nervous system getting excited," or "Too much low-rep work can fatigue the nervous system," or my personal favorite, "While...

Four or more consecutive exercises will challenge you to greater growth Written by FLEX Staff In an effort to maximize growth, experienced bodybuilders will utilize various shocking techniques to induce variety into their workouts and keep muscles progressing past plateaus. A favorite...

Did you know that Julius Caesar was the first to set January 1st as the New Year? Caesar did so when he established the Julian calendar. The Julian calendar, named for Julius Caesar, decreed that the new year would occur on January 1st. Caesar wanted the year to begin in January since it...

Have you ever noticed how no matter how much you stretch your Hamstrings they simply fail to become more flexible or if they do loosen they simply tighten up the next day? Why is this? The reason is you are failing to correct the cause of the tightness. The secret to increased flexibility is to...

Adrenal Fatigue: The Real Story There's a lot of crap out there. Foot baths, colon cleanses, ear candling, liver/gall bladder cleanses... it's no wonder why people question alternative medicine. Well, here's another one: adrenal fatigue. To be honest, I feel sorry for the adrenal glands...

The Test Answer yes or no to the following: You spend every morning in a "fog" and just can't seem to wake up without excess caffeine. You frequently feel overwhelmed. You have trouble falling or staying asleep at night. You feel unusually cranky, emotional, or frustrated. You're lethargic...

Throughout history, the greatest bodybuilders have always been meticulous bastards perhaps not with fashion choices, but certainly in seeking out the absolute best foods to help them reach their goals. But what if you aren't absorbing all the nutrients from the food you're putting in? You can...

Just about every physiological process occurring under the hood can be attributed to one hormone or another. Hormones are like software programs, directing our bodily processes, modulating our reactions to foods, and guiding energy metabolism and balance. We don?t consciously control our...