During the last few decades, research into the gut bacterial community has increased and has clarified the importance of probiotics on health and disease. To better understand how they can help you, some terminology may be useful.

For many, September is another month of heat and heavy rain. Playing competitive tennis in the heat is challenging for every player. Excessive sweating may cause body fluid and electrolyte deficits (1). Prolonged sun exposure and reflective solar energy off the court surface can contribute further to heat accumulation...

Getting 100 grams of protein daily is beneficial for muscle mass for several key reasons...

On June 25, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Advisory for Increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the U.S. (1)

Sports drinks are non-carbonated flavored drinks containing added electrolytes and carbohydrates (sugar, or other sweeteners) to help replenish fluids, electrolytes, and energy in the body during and after high-intensity exercise lasting over an hour…

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type (60-80%) of dementia. It is an irreversible and progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder characterized by memory loss that affects one’s ability to carry out everyday activities.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type (60-80%) of dementia. It is an irreversible and progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder characterized by memory loss that affects one’s ability to carry out everyday activities.

How many drills and practices do we avid tennis players participate in to work on our groundstrokes, volleys, serves and court strategy? Interestingly, one skill that is overlooked is the power of nasal breathing. …

Humans have been cooking and processing foods since the dawn of humanity. How does food processing affect your health? This article explores the different levels of processing along with examples as well as benefits and adverse effects of ultra-processed foods on health…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the US, accounting for ~31% of newly diagnosed cancer. A female’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 8…

There is a clear association between intense, extremely long-duration, high-intensity exercise and more skeletal muscle cramps. Also, there is a possible association between lack of training and/or training in a hot, humid environment and muscle fatigue and muscle cramping…

Breathing is an automatic process. Outside of the occasional yoga class, panic, or asthma attack, rarely do any of us give any conscious thought to our breath. We also give very little thought to the physical mechanics of breathing…

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and this article is intended to increase your awareness of the health risks posed by Diabetes Mellitus, aka diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose (or blood sugar)…

Red yeast rice (RYR), also called Went yeast or red koji, has been used as a medicinal food for thousands of years in East Asian countries. Research studies have reported numerous health benefits of RYR...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a diet method of energy deprivation that alternates periods of eating and fasting. IF has been practiced since ancient times in many cultures, especially in many religions. Research has shown that IF can be a way to manage weight and improve some metabolic parameters, e.g., blood sugar, blood cholesterol, waist circumference, and blood pressure…

On July 14, 2023, two expert groups of the World Health Organization released their evaluations on the safety of aspartame–with somewhat different conclusions.

During the summer months, tennis players are more often outside for extended periods of time for training and matches and thus likely exposed to higher UV intensity, which could increase the risk of skin cancer…

You have probably heard of one or more of the following: Monster Energy, Red Bull, Alani Nu, Celsius, Rockstar Energy, Bang Energy, and Ghost. These energy drinks are widely consumed to enhance energy, alertness, and physical performance. Let’s look at what’s in them and how they could affect tennis performance and training…

When you buy packaged food items at a grocery store, you can usually find a printed sell by date, use by date or best before date on the packaging or the item itself…

Garlic has been used as a spice, food, and medicine for thousands of years all over the world. At the present time, garlic is one of the most commonly used dietary supplements for addressing high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Besides warding off vampires, what can garlic and garlic products do for your health?