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Dehydration is a serious health risk during exercise, particularly when working out for long periods of time, in conditions of high heat or high humidity. During physical activity, the body cools itself and regulates your temperature through sweating, resulting in fluids being directed toward the skin and away from vital functions. Sweat on the...

We most often hear about cryotherapy being used to boost performance for elite athletes like Christiano Ronaldo and Von Miller. High performance athletes use whole-body cryotherapy to speed recovery and reduce injuries, the same way American athletic teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys have been using ice baths for decades.

Rebecca Herzig's book, Plucked: A History of Hair Removal reveals a surprising set of statistics about hair removal practices in America:

Obesity has become a major health issue in recent decades, affecting more than 70 million people, and 1 in 4 residents of Wisconsin. Not only does obesity negatively affect our ability to perform daily tasks, but it also leads to serious health consequences. Obese people are more likely to suffer from heart disease and diabetes, and they are also...

We all know people (and maybe we are those people) who make a fitness plan every summer, every New Year, or every birthday. But, statistically, 90% of those people do not maintain their fitness plan for longer than 3 months. If the goal is to look a little bit better on the beach for spring vacation, that might be adequate; but if the goal is to...

Most people associate intravenous drips with hospitals, and for good reason. IV therapy is a crucial medical treatment, delivering hydration and medication directly into the blood stream. Because these liquids bypass the digestive system, they become immediately available and effective for the whole body. In recent years, IV therapy has spread...

A man's testosterone production naturally decreases after his 20s as a normal part of the aging process. Many men don't notice this gradual decrease, and while this decrease poses no concerns or health problems for them, low testosterone is linked with several negative health indicators. Typically, the first symptom that men notice is a lowered...

It may seem surprising, but a significant number of people experience severe depression during and after weight loss. In fact, many studies show a link between losing weight and reduced emotional and psychological well-being. Unfortunately, these feelings of depression and disappointment often lead people to abandon their efforts and regain the...

Today, men and women have more options than ever before to reduce or eliminate the visible signs of age, maintaining a vibrant, youthful appearance. Cosmetic injectables are a fast, effective, painless way to reach this goal, but there are so many products and options on the marketplace, it can be difficult to sort out the different uses and...

Botox, or onabotulinum toxin A, is one of the most common and popular cosmetic procedures today. It is a neurotoxic protein that is effective in limiting muscle activity temporarily. Approved for medical use in 1989 by the US Food and Drug Administration, Botox was originally developed for ophthalmic use because it was helpful in treating eyelid...