Exercise
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Scuba diving is great (but there’s a lot that can go wrong!)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
I just returned from a dive trip to the Dominican Republic and wanted to share some reflections with you. I dove at Bayahibe, a beach resort near La Romana on the southern (Caribbean) coast of the DR, about a two-hour…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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10 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 snowy, frigid, protracted winter. It’s been unremittingly cold and grey here in New York City. The wan February light…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: This is a great time to develop a winning mindset
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
As humans, when it comes to changing a behavior (such as an attempt at self-improvement or establishing a healthy habit) we often start off all gung ho with an “all or nothing” attitude—especially at the start of a new year….read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Happy New Year! A great time to establish healthy new habits
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Experts say we don’t actually 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…read more
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QUIZ: Test your holiday health knowledge!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for some of us. For others, the holidays can mean stress, illness, overindulgence and the ensuing guilt, and a complete derailment of our yearly health goals. Take this quiz to find out if…read more
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6 powerful ways to improve brain health
By Dr. David Perlmutter
What does it mean to have a healthy brain? It means having a brain that is readily capable of performing all of it’s vital functions. This includes basic functions, like regulating the involuntary functions of the autonomic nervous system, and…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and…read more
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Leyla Weighs In: The Exercise Rx
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes your cells more…read more
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Supplements may help your body—but do they reach your brain? It’s all about bio-availability. Protocol…
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Saturated fats continue to be demonized by health “authorities.” The American Heart Association persists in…
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Supplements are an important part of your comprehensive medical and nutritional treatment program, but many…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Red Meat
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