‘AreYouKiddingTV’ partners with the Prostate Cancer Foundation for Movember – Muscle & Fitness

With a YouTube channel that has over two billion views, AreYouKiddingTV’s Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum use their platform to improve men’s health issues. This November, the social media stars will team up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation for ‘Movember’. So M&F checked in with the dynamic duo to find out more, and we quickly […]

Why carbohydrates after a workout are crucial for muscle recovery, energy and performance – Muscle and fitness

Carbs are often seen as the enemy, as brands and social media influencers seemingly push everything without carbs. And while cutting back on carbohydrates may be a sensible way to reduce excess energy intake, those who push their bodies hard should keep track of their carbohydrate intake, especially post-workout, to replenish glycogen levels in a […]

New UCLA study suggests morning sickness is an evolved immune response, not just hormones

For most women, morning sickness during pregnancy is simply part of the baby-making process, like choosing the perfect name and preparing that beautiful nursery, and yet scientists have only recently been able to identify the possible cause. There are many misconceptions surrounding the annoying morning sickness that pregnant women experience. Some dismiss it as ‘hormonal’, […]

Dehydration can increase stress by 50%: new research links water intake to cortisol control – Muscle & Fitness

If you exercise regularly and sleep well, but still feel stressed by situations you know you can handle, the answer could lie in restoring your hydration levels, according to recent research. This is evident from a new study conducted by Liverpool John Moores Universityand published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that those who […]