As human beings, we all need hobbies—whether it's hiking, fishing, or playing sports. These hobbies provide us with a distraction from our busy work schedules, allowing us to reset and maintain a proper work-life balance. Fantasy football is a popular hobby, with 40 million participants. With the amount of research and possibilities that fantasy owners put themselves through, it’s important to ask: how is fantasy football affecting your mental health?
I’ve been hearing more and more lately about the importance of maintaining cognitive health and I’m sure you’re hearing the same thing. So, it’s probably a good idea to delve into exactly what the term means and why it is getting so much attention today.
A simple definition of cognitive health is the ability to think clearly, learn new things and then remember what we learn. This could be simple activities like getting dressed in the morning to complex tasks like learning to fly a plane. To do these things we need to be able to focus, concentrate and make decisions in a world where there are increasingly many new stressors and distractions.
Lion's mane mushrooms look precisely the way their name would suggest: a lion's mane. Their fruiting body—the part of the mushroom that grows above ground—is covered in light-colored string-like spines that hang off like hair, giving the mushroom its name and unique appearance.
But, the health benefits from the lion's mane mushroom make it truly interesting. Read on to learn more about their health benefits and what they can mean for you.
If you know our brand, you know we’re endorsed by celebrity sports radio hosts and athletes alike. While it helps us to have recognized names talk about our products, it leaves out a crucial part of our message: Mdrive is for the driven. And that can be anyone. Take Greg, an Mdrive customer who had trouble producing T despite T-therapy from medical professionals. We interviewed him to see what made him turn to Mdrive. Let’s take a look at how Mdrive helped Greg increase his T-levels and feel energized.
Turkey tail mushrooms have many benefits for your overall health and well-being. Starting a health-conscious journey entails making an effort with your supplements, workouts, and, of course, diet. From adding in different whole foods to eating enough vegetable servings a day, there are many ways to take care of your health with food. And there’s one food that usually flies under the radar: the turkey tail mushroom.
Read on to learn the benefits of these mushrooms and how to add them to your diet.
Nutritional supplements can help you out if your diet isn’t up to par or if your body needs a little something extra. Some nutrient deficiencies are identifiable by specific symptoms, while others aren’t. This makes it challenging to pinpoint whether your supplements are doing the job or if you need to adjust the dosage. Stay on top of your game and see if your supplements are working. Read on to find out how!
Turmeric is a spice that is obtained from the roots of Curcuma longa, a plant somewhat related to ginger. The roots are minced down to form a yellow powder. For culinary purposes, the spice, which tastes warm and bitter, is used in curries, scrambled eggs, soups, and as a natural food coloring.
Turmeric has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for a long time in India and Southeast Asia. It's also been used as a dye. It's considered possibly one of the most valuable medicinal plants in the world. Learn why!
According to the thousands of men that took our Mdrive quiz, 57% were looking for increased energy when researching supplements. It’s no secret–we’re tired. If it's not the climb to your next promotion, it's finding enough hours in the day for family and self-care. Life makes high demands—and a little extra energy from supplements or boosters can go a long way.
Nootropics are a popular solution when feeling sluggish due to their natural approach to boost the body's energy. Many people today are turning to nootropics to enhance focus and to stay energized throughout the day. But just what are nootropics? Where do nootropics come from—and are they healthy? Let's take a closer look.
Ice baths, cryotherapy, cold water immersion: these icy therapy methods are gaining popularity despite their chilly names. An ice bath, also known as cryotherapy or cold water immersion, is a method that athletes use to reduce muscle soreness and accelerate their muscle recovery time between serious workouts. To take an ice bath, fill a tub or tank with cold tap water, then chill it with ice and ice packs until it is frigid, but not actually freezing. Then soak your muscles for 10-15 minutes before diving for safety into the hot shower to warm up.
But just how does cold water help your muscles, and does it really work or are the rumors true about the cold water myth? We're here to unpack everything you need (or want) to know about cryotherapy after workouts and how to help your muscles recover from serious exercise.