Licorice Root to Prevent Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

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A new study, published in the Journal of Natural  Products indicates that natural licorice is effective in killing the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. The researchers found that two specific compounds found in licorice, licoricidin and licorisoflavan A, are highly effective antibacterial substances. These substances killed two of the major bacteria responsible for More…

3 Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Fitness Geeks

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It's December 21...and you don't have a Christmas gift for the Fitness More…

HIIT Improves Cycling Performance and V02 Max

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Norwegian researchers have found that  when elite level More…

Simple Steps that Help Battle Depression

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“Depression” is commonly used to describe a mood or emotion, and, More…

Bruise – B – Gone

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It's a little known fact that even the biggest, most alpha male, More…

Does Black Friday Mayhem = Mental Illness?

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America's addiction to cheap crap from China reached new depths during More…

The Sad Future of the American Food Industry

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Last week, lobbyists for America's corporate food producers celebrated More…

Fitness Trends 2012 – What’s In and What’s Out

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The fitness industry is constantly changing.New scientific More…

Kicking it Oldschool: The Evolution of Health Habits!

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For fun, I thought that I would update this old post and feature the More…

New Research about Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections

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For years, researchers have been trying to identify the compound in More…

Which Exercise Is Better: Partial Range of Motion Bench Press or Full Range of Motion Bench Press?

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Which exercise is better for developing strength and muscle More…