Staying in the Game: Protection Against Measles. Do I need a measles vaccine? Should I take vitamin A? Being infected with the measles virus can lead to serious long-term consequences and even fatalities. Two unvaccinated… Read More »Staying in the Game: Protection Against Measles
Measles, Not “Just a Rash” Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that occurs worldwide. Measles has been rare in the United States for several decades. Measles has occurred in brief limited outbreaks over the… Read More »Infectious Diseases Update: Measles, Not “Just a Rash”
In this series titled “Training 4 Life: 9 Adaptations,” I have introduced the ideas of resistance training and long-duration endurance training. In this article, I will delve into enhancing “aerobic capacity” and “anaerobic capacity.” “Aerobic”… Read More »Training 4 Life: 9 Adaptations: Enhancing Aerobic Capacity for Performance in Life
Different protein sources offer varying balances of amino acids. Some provide a composition of essential amino acids that aligns more closely with our needs compared to others. Each food source has one amino acid that… Read More »How Well Each Food Supplies Us with Essential Protein Building Blocks
A year ago, on my birthday, I launched the Health Matters website and blog. My goal has been to provide insights on fitness, nutrition, medical information, and a variety of other topics. I hope you… Read More »Health Matters Today And Tomorrow
The amount of muscle we possess and its functionality are crucial elements that influence our overall health and quality of life. In the previous article of this series, I discussed long-duration endurance exercise. This article… Read More »Training 4 Life : 9 Adaptations : Resistance Training for Muscle Mass, Function, AND Quality of Life
Exercise Planning and Programing: Planning and Logging Your Fitness In the first article of this series, titled “Exercise Planning and Programming,” I discussed the driving forces that help us initiate and maintain an exercise habit.… Read More »Exercise Planning and Programing: Planning and Logging Your Fitness
What is a Limiting Amino Acid of a Food? And why is this concept important for meal planning? In this ongoing series on protein nutrition, I have been highlighting the importance of amino acids. At… Read More »What is a Limiting Amino Acid of a Food? And why is this concept important for meal planning?
As a new addition to the healthmatters.fitness website and blog, I am launching a series titled “Health Matters in 2025.” This collection of articles will address current issues in health, science, and medicine. Recently, the… Read More »Health Matters in 2025: The Food and Drug Administration: Overview and History
Exercise may well be the single most potent medical intervention ever known. Just like taking medication – you need to actually take it and do so regularly for it to work. Getting started and keeping… Read More »Exercise Planning and Programing: Inspiration, Motivation, Discipline, Habit, and Passion