Exercise

  • Is atrial fibrillation a lifestyle-related condition?

    Leyla Weighs In: Is atrial fibrillation a lifestyle-related condition?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    We are seeing more and more cases of A-fib and the medical management that such a diagnosis requires. But in an article in Medscape, Dr. John Mandrola writes that his approach to treating patients with atrial fibrillation has changed “completely…read more

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  • Ask Leyla: Why can't I build muscle?

    Ask Leyla: Why can’t I build muscle?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: Why is it so difficult for some people to build muscle? I have been lifting weights for twenty years and have seen no increase whatsoever in my arms and legs. My son has the same problem. I have had testosterone…read more

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  • Which type of exercise is best—HIIT or endurance training?

    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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  • The new triple action pain relief alternative

    By Stuart Tomc

    Last spring, the innovative formulators at CV Sciences launched Relief, an ingenious way to augment the pain-relieving properties of CBD. It was so popular that they sold out within months! Now, Relief is back in stock and you can once…read more

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  • Cocoa Flavanols are Your Heart’s Best Friend!

    Cocoa Flavanols are Your Heart’s Best Friend!

    By Alan Frost, Founder and President of FlavaNaturals

    Chocolate joins the pantheon of functional foods like tea, berries, and coffee—I obtain a mental and physical performance edge with my daily intake of cocoa flavanols.  With Heart Health Month officially underway, there’s no better time to indulge in heart-healthy…read more

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  • Endurance vs. strength training—which is better?

    Endurance vs. strength training—which is better?

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    As millions of Americans resolve to get into better shape for the new year, questions inevitably arise: What are the relative benefits of endurance vs. strength training? What’s the ideal ratio? And does it depend on the individual, their health…read more

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  • Man in red hoodie running near Central Park

    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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  • Are we destined to lose muscle mass as we age?

    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

    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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