By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Lipoprotein(a) is a type of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which at high levels circulating in the blood put an individual at an increased risk for heart disease.
Grip Strength is an Indicator of Health. How strong is your grip?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS A simple way to start to improve your grip strength is to buy a hand grip strengthener so you can exercise your hands while you sit on your couch.
Preventing the Big Three: Alcohol, Fat, and Alcoholic Liver Disease
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS One of the easiest ways to prevent alcoholic lipidosis is to stop drinking alcohol. Simple, right? But not for everyone.
Various Exercise Intensities Can Alter Your Appetite
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research found that participants who engaged in moderate-intensity exercise for 30 minutes reported having a greater appetite and consumed more calories after the exercise than those that engage in high-intensity exercise for 30 minutes.
Exercise, A Piece of the Puzzle for Depression Treatment
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Absent prescription drugs, exercise is the best way to naturally boost serotonin levels and over time, can drastically improve symptoms associated with depression.
Your Finances Might Be Altering Your Health: For Better or For Worse.
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Proper money management can directly improve your health by reducing anxiety and improving sleep. It can push you to purchase healthy food and eat less unhealthy food that is highly processed.
Listening to Podcasts can Transform your Learning Experiences!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Podcasts can increase learning and information retention for students in any discipline. In 2020, it was estimated that 39% of men and 36% of women listen to podcasts on a monthly basis.
Are you a Believer of Daily Exercise and Lifestyle change?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The word conviction means “to hold a strong belief or opinion” and in this case, people must have a strong belief that a lifestyle change will help and transform their life for the better.
Get out of the Fast Food trap! It’s destroying your Mind
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Aside from fast food wreaking havoc on your health and immune system, it can significantly alter your mood and mental health.