Exercise
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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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Leyla Weighs In: Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Sarcopenia is the loss of lean body mass, especially with advancing age. Think frailty. Indeed, physically inactive people can lose between three to five percent lean body mass every year—starting as young as age 30! Current recommendations for daily protein…read more
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Nutrition for strength and endurance
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Is there evidence that certain diet regimens or supplements enhance athletic performance? There’s an entire field—Sports Nutrition—that banks on that supposition. Are the claims for various muscle-building products legit? A recent review by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) attempts to…read more
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Can too much exercise be bad?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
In the field of sports medicine, no question has generated more controversy. While exercise is unquestionably beneficial overall, is there a point where too much becomes detrimental? The U.S. Health and Human Services guidelines for physical activity state that adults should get…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 are a certified couch potato? A: The simple answer? You don’t advise them to do anything. Unless of course, they’re looking…read more
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The new triple action pain relief alternative
By Stuart Tomc, VP science, Regulation and Education for CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil
The innovative formulators at CV Sciences have come up with an ingenious way to augment the pain-relieving properties of CBD. Get a glimpse of the science here. And right now, my audience can get 30% off these great new products—just…read more
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The myriad benefits of cycling
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
This month, tired of the lingering gloomy weather in New York which makes bike riding an ordeal, I signed up for a 5-day Arizona bike tour with Trek Travel. I flew to sunny Phoenix and traveled to the Civana Spa where our group…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: It’s 2022—Make it a year for change
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Experts say we don’t break a habit. We simply replace it with a new one, a new behavior. How we eat is actually a behavior. For example, if you’re always the first one to finish your meal at the family…read more
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You’re only as good as your recovery
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just completed the Smith Point Triathlon, which consisted of a 1/3 mile open water swim (around 20 laps in a standard 25-yard pool), a ten-mile bike sprint, followed by a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) run. I was happy with my…read more
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