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Does Weight Training Really Stunt Kids' Growth? Ever since I was a young kid, seemingly every adult I came into contact with told me that us youngsters needed to hold off on weight training until our minds and bodies were more mature. They'd mumble something about how it would "stunt your...

Vitamin B12 is one of our essential vitamins. It’s vital for DNA-synthesis, red blood cell formation and neurological function. B12 can mainly be found in animal products, including fish, eggs, milk products, meat and chicken. People at risk for developing B12 deficiency are not just...

A new study finds that middle-aged men who can do more than 40 push-ups in one go had a 96 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease events compared with those able to do fewer than 10. __ Furthermore, push-up capacity was more strongly associated with cardiovascular disease risk than the...

Do you squat ass to grass? . Squats are one of the most common & best compound leg exercises there is. It involves the majority of your major muscles; the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus, back and abdominal muscles. Studies have looked into the squat extensively to get insight on correct...

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You've probably heard that training too much can get you injured. You've probably also heard that training too little makes you weaker and more likely to get injured. This is the injury paradox. Training can both protect from injury and cause injury. . Overtrained injured athletes can't perform...

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Axial loading is top-down loading – meaning the weight during the lift is moving vertically instead of horizontally. Examples include back squat, cleans, deadlifts, and overhead presses. And as you get older, it'll be wise to reduce the amount of axial loading you perform in the gym. In small...

This story is just bizarre. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was diagnosed yesterday with a fractured vertebra in his back. Yet Friday's injury report has him listed as Questionable for Sunday's game!!! Coach Doug Pederson has not ruled him out for Sunday! Hopefully this is...

I am currently doing my psychiatry rotations, and I am SHOCKED to see how depression and anxiety ruins peoples’ lives. Keep in mind that I’m talking about CLINICAL depression and anxiety. This is NOT the same as feeling sad after a tragic event or feeling anxious due to stress at work. A severe...

Humans*evolved millions of years ago in a much different environment than*our own. The so-called Paleo diet takes its name from the Paleolithic period, which began when humans first started to use stone tools. The theory behind the diet is that our modern pattern of food consumption...

Most heart attacks occur in the morning... Monday morning. Part of it has to do with stress, mental and physiological. The first day of the week is also the first day of the work week, and a lot of men dread all the shit they're going to have to eat for the next 5 days. But there's more to the...

Finaplix - Trenbolone Acetate SteroidTrenbolone Acetate is a potent androgen that produces very strong anabolic activity. It is used to buildup muscle mass and make them stronger in a short amount of time. Trenbolone Acentate is very potent without the side effects, and that is what makes it one...

It all started when a 60-year-old bodybuilder ignored his doctor's advice to stop using hazardous anabolic steroids, prior to a weightlifting competition. In addition, he was taking testosterone replacement treatments plus stem cell infusions, gotten illegally from his trainer. The result: A...

The Importance of Water for the Bodybuilder We know already that 70% of the Earth is covered in water. Even a significant portion of land on this planet is covered in ice which is water that is frozen. We’ve been told that drinking X amount of 8oz. glasses a day for optimum health is...

Marijuana Impairs Exercise Performance Pot Also Increases Death from Hypertension Many people derive pleasure from smoking a joint, but it’s not something that serious athletes should do along with watching their macros, getting enough rest and drinking a gallon of water a day. New...

Melatonin As Potent as Letrozole in Inhibiting Aromatization of Testosterone to Estrogen - This Raises the Question: Is a Lack of / Bad Sleep to Blame for Breast Cancer?! It may sound hilarious to the next best average Joe, but the study results Suthat Chottanap and colleagues from the...

It goes without saying, abs are made in the kitchen. You can’t eat junk and think you’re going to walk around 365 days a year with visible abs. You simply can’t out-train a poor diet. But what does your lack of a washboard stomach say about your overall health? Is there more going on than...

The Myths of HRT and Testosterone. It's time to dispel some of the media scare stories you've heard about testosterone replacement therapy. by Tessa Gurley Behind the Headlines You've probably seen the headlines that say something along the lines of...

Do You Have Social Jet Lag? by Tessa Gurley Social Jet Lag is the practice of sleeping in on weekends in order to somehow "catch up" on your sleep. Seems like a good idea, but some new science shows that it may be increasing your chances of getting heart disease. At the recent SLEEP 2017...