Exercise
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REVEALED: What’s in my post-workout shake?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Lately, I’ve been sharing with Intelligent Medicine listeners that I’ve been augmenting my diet with a morning protein shake. Some of you have asked me about the specific ingredients and their rationales. The following is my response to your inquiries:…read more
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News Roundup: Dead Butt Syndrome, rethinking fluoridation, healthcare CEO windfalls, toll of Covid lockdowns
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Dead Butt Syndrome: I love this term! Formally speaking, in medical parlance, it’s dubbed “gluteal amnesia”. Whut?! You forgot your derrière?? A 2010 article in the New York Times highlights this ubiquitous ailment: “Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt…read more
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Can exercise combat anxiety?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so…read more
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How can I encourage someone to live a healthier lifestyle?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: How do you advise a 70-year-old to start a healthier life when they have horrible eating habits and don’t move around much? A: The simple answer? You don’t advise them to do anything. Unless of course, they’re looking for…read more
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Ask Leyla: Does it matter whether I consume protein before or after exercise?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I’m a 70-year-old man and I eat well and exercise. I’m curious about protein supplements. I drink a protein mix about an hour before I work out. Is it better to use whey powder or a plant-based powder as…read more
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Reflections from my latest scuba diving adventure!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just returned from a dive trip to Turks and Caicos and wanted to share some reflections with you. Once you’re down there, it’s a magnificent experience. You glide weightlessly over a landscape of neon-colored coral with phantasmagorical shapes. Small…read more
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My Costa Rica bike adventure
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Every winter, when the roads become impassable up north, I schedule a bike trip to warmer climes. I’ve been to Arizona, Death Valley, and Florida. This year, I booked a trip to central Florida. I figured: Short flight, flat terrain,…read more
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12 ways to conquer the winter blahs
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
By now many of you—particularly those of you who live in the Midwest and Northeast—may be suffering the effects of a grey, sunless, protracted winter. It’s been unremittingly damp and dreary here in New York City. The wan February light…read more
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Keep moving to keep moving
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
February is upon us—which means, according to surveys, that 43% of you have forgotten your resolution to improve your fitness in ‘24. Here’s some ammo to fortify your intentions. Regenerative effects of exercise: My last car was a 2012. I drove it…read more
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans—the DGAs—are due for an update to set goals for 2025-2030.…
Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Federally Qualified Health Centers: This is an alarming review…
Q: What types of salad dressing do you use? Are there any bottled dressings that…
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