Each new year brings the promise of a clean slate—a fresh start in all aspects of life. And with every year that goes by, we resolve to make big changes that will help us achieve overall self-improvement. It’s no secret that the most popular New Year’s resolutions are always those that involve some variation of […]
The human body burns calories no matter what you’re doing—whether you’re running a marathon or sleeping in bed. Our bodies use up energy to perform essential processes that are necessary for everyday living, such as respiration and blood flow, which is why we burn calories even when we don’t move at all. The number of […]
The holiday season is all about spreading goodwill, spending time with family and friends, and gorging on sumptuous food and free-flowing booze. Needless to say, it is definitely the most wonderful time of the year—but probably not for your waistline. While there are plenty of ways to avoid overindulging this season, it would be unrealistic […]
What is Neat Certification and Who Provides It? NEAT stands for the science of nonexercise activity thermogenesis, developed by Mayo Clinic. The term NEAT is trademarked by Mayo Clinic, so you won’t see it popping up on products similar to how we see terms like “organic” abused by the health industry. To qualify for NEAT™ […]
We all know that staying active is essential to a healthy lifestyle. But what most of us probably aren’t aware of is that no matter how active you are, those lengthy periods of sedentary time in between can still be detrimental to your health—in the long run, of course. Recent research on the effects of […]