Exercise
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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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My performance-enhancing “drugs”
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
With the Olympics underway, PEDs (performing-enhancing drugs) are once again in the spotlight. In an unprecedented move, Russian athletes have been banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to widespread, systemic and state-condoned doping. (They may compete individually, but not as…read more
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Ask Leyla: Which type of exercise is best—HIIT or endurance training?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Which is preferable for health and conditioning, long, grueling marathons or relatively short bursts of intense aerobic activity? Some say the latter is more natural. A: Let me first say, I think all forms of exercise are beneficial to…read more
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An ode (or two) to swimming
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
With the pandemic came pool closures. I’m an inveterate year-round swimmer, blessed with easy access to the beach at my Long Island home, but my Y pools in New York City, and those in New Jersey where I sometimes weekend,…read more
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Ask Leyla: What do I need to know about branched chain amino acids?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I know that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are good to consume after a workout, but aside from whey protein, I’m not sure which foods can provide them. Are there any sources of BCAAs other than whey protein? A: There…read more
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20 ways exercise benefits your health (part two)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Last week, I offered you ten ways that regular exercise can benefit your overall health. We covered everything from mood, to blood sugar, to sexual performance—but we still left a lot unexplored! This week, I’m rounding out the list with ten more ways…read more
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Q: I used to eat myself into a sugar coma most days of the week,…
ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Supplements for Allergies
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