Dumbbell Exercises: 12 of the Best You Can Do at Home

For years, there has been a debate over free-weight King between the barbell and the dumbbell. However, it would be criminal to sleep on the dumbbell’s benefits and versatility for free-weight exercises. If the aim is to build muscle mass, facilitate fat loss, or increase body strength, dumbbell exercises check every box while improving cardiovascular…

Recognizing Optimism Bias: Is it Helpful To Think This Way?

Over 21 million adults in the U.S have suffered from at least one episode of depression in 2020. Would you believe that the average person expects to live a better-than-average life? The math doesn’t add up, but this skewed perception is quite common. This gap between perception and reality is due to a cognitive bias…

How to Take Lysine for Cold Sores: A Cheat Sheet for People Prone to Cold Sores

How to Take Lysine for Cold Sores: A Cheat Sheet for People Prone to Cold Sores

Lysine is an essential amino acid used to treat cold sores. It helps inhibit the replication of the virus responsible for causing cold sores and can also reduce inflammation. Lysine can be taken in supplement form or obtained from food sources such as fish, eggs, legumes, and dairy products. Taking Lysine may help prevent future…