Tuesday 24 March 2015

This supplement may help you sleep, even in a noisy room

This supplement may help you sleep — even in a noisy room

Melatonin has fans and skeptics. Many users swear the over-the-counter supplement helps them tumble into dreamland. Others call it useless. But a small new study shows melatonin theoretically promotes more high-quality sleep — even if you're trying to grab Zs in a noisy, bright environment.

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Pea protein: Is it the new soy?

From cereals to smoothies to energy bars, pea protein is everywhere. What's driving the craze is the hunger to find an easy-to-digest plant-based protein that is less apt to cause allergic reactions, like gluten or soy.

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6 fat-burning treadmill workouts you will love

Unless you've got the moves of the dazzling "Uptown Funk" treadmill dancer, working out on a treadmill can feel like an endless slog on a revolving belt that leads nowhere fast. Which is what often happens to your motivation. In fact, in one study runners were put on treadmills immediately after an outdoor run and asked to run at the same speed.

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