The Johnson Center for Health

For many of us, Halloween can be one of the hardest holidays to stick to your normal fitness routine and nutritional habits. And while sometimes the splurge is well worth it, we’ve compiled a list of 5 ways to enjoy your Halloween without feeling regret on November 1st! 1. Make sure you indulge in fine chocolate Chocolate is Dr. Johnson’s favorite part of Halloween. No other sugary treat gives us that rush of joy like chocolate does. This is because cacao, the main ingredient

One silver lining of our past two winters through the coronavirus pandemic was that the flu season was not as severe as years prior. According to one flu expert, there were 100 times fewer infections, hospitalizations, and deaths from last flu season than in average seasons. But now, with kids back in school, workers back in the office, and more people planning on traveling over the holidays, experts are expecting the 2021 season to be the last. We’ve found the answers to you

What if we told you there was a way to increase fat burning, decrease inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress, and improve insulin sensitivity without diet or exercise. You would probably think we were lying to you. But new research is suggesting a special combination of supplements can do just that. This supplement combo includes vitamin B6, NAD+, and a handy little amino acid called leucine. What is leucine? Leucine is one of the 9 amino acids that are deemed essential

Aging is hard, complicated, and different for everyone. But knowing the steps of the aging process can help you to better understand why we age the way we do. Further, being familiar with how we age can help you to determine whether or not you’re aging in a healthy way. In this blog, we’ll go over the steps of aging, signs you’re aging healthily or poorly, and how you can improve your aging process. Health Markers & Indicators The aging process is dependant on a number of dif

We’ve all been told a million times that taking 10,000 steps a day is necessary to reach optimal health. But have you ever questioned why? In this blog, we’ll break down why the 10,000-step rule is so frequently recommended and why it might not actually be realistic for you. History of the 10,000-step recommendation: The 10,000-step rule is actually not based on scientific research or evidence. Rather, the 10,000-step target stems from a Japanese clockmaker in the 1960s. Afte