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Ep. 34: Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?
BySports Medicine Weekly November 23, 2021October 15, 2026

In this episode, we are joined by Karen Malkin, NBC-HWC, to talk about strategies to support brain health. Karen is a board-certified health coach and the owner of Karen Malkin Health Counseling. My life’s work is my passion to change the way we practice medicine. I saw firsthand how integrative medicine extended my mother’s life…

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Master Your Metabolism
BySports Medicine Weekly October 15, 2021January 24, 2022

Upgrade Your Life With the Master Your Metabolism 14 Day Transformation, you’ll ignite your internal fat-burning machine. In a mere two weeks, you’ll notice you will have shifted the way your body utilizes and processes food (and fat!) and awaken to a body that is leaner, sharper, and brighter. If you put in the effort,…

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Is Your Workout Working? You May Be Burning Fewer Calories Than You Think
BySports Medicine Weekly October 9, 2021January 25, 2022

There’s no doubt working out burns calories, but new research suggests that the gains may be less than previously thought. Thanks to ancient physiological adaptations, our bodies compensate for the calorie expenditure to preserve energy. For our early ancestors, this helped minimize food energy demands and reduced the time needed for foraging, but today, it…

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Protect Your Joints by Maintaining a Healthy Weight
BySports Medicine Weekly October 7, 2021January 25, 2022

Obesity is a significant detriment to musculoskeletal health, and a common risk factor for patients with orthopedic conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis impacts more than 32 million adults in the U.S., and the progressive disease is characterized by a breakdown of cartilage, caused from normal or excessive wear and tear on the joints, resulting in…

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Getting Older: How to Stay Healthy as the Years Go By
BySports Medicine Weekly October 6, 2021October 18, 2026

Some things in life are inevitable, aging being one of them. Aging healthily doesn’t necessarily mean you’re trying to go back to your youthful 20’s look, but it’s about enjoying life while still looking healthy enough physically and mentally. Everyone can maintain a healthy lifestyle, including people living in continuing care retirement communities. Despite the…

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A Look at some Key Foods Athletes should Eat
BySports Medicine Weekly September 25, 2021January 27, 2022

(Image via https://twitter.com/foodandwine) What we consume in terms of food will determine how our bodies feel and function. It can apply to normal everyday life too, but especially when assessing athletes performance and how specific professionals get to and maintain their presence at the very top of a particular sport. Even people who partake in…

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Whey To Go! Protein Supplements Can Benefit Active Adults
BySports Medicine Weekly September 19, 2021January 27, 2022

Protein supplements are no longer used solely by body builders, fitness models, and gym rats. Active adults over 40 are also realizing their benefits. Science shows that adding a supplement, such as whey protein, to the diet can enhance workout success. Drinking a protein supplement following a workout can help older, active adults maintain and…

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Why You Need to Get in Touch with Your Body When It Comes to Your Health
BySports Medicine Weekly July 27, 2021October 14, 2026

Most of us need to listen to our bodies a little more closely. There are so many little signs that our bodies give off when it comes to our health, and yet we don’t pay attention to them when they come our way. By getting in touch with ourselves and truly listening to our bodies,…

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Health Benefits And Potential Risks Of An Iodine-Rich Diet
BySports Medicine Weekly July 6, 2021October 15, 2026

Iodine is an essential nutrient that your body needs and many types of seafood are a good source of this. This mineral is important because it helps keep the thyroid gland healthy. Therefore, maintaining an iodine-rich diet is beneficial to ones health. However, iodine deficiencies are common and about one-third of the Middle Eastern population…

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6 Ways to Boost Mood with Food
BySports Medicine Weekly June 25, 2021October 14, 2026

Did you know that foods you consume can impact your moodAccording to Websters dictionary, mood is a temporary state of mind or feeling. Many times, we attribute our moods to current circumstances. Maybe your boss didn’t like your proposal at work, or you got into a disagreement with your partner. But has it ever occurred…

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Power Up with Phytonutrients
BySports Medicine Weekly May 12, 2021October 14, 2026

Powerful nutrients to support your overall health and longevity Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plant foods. Phyto means plant, and nutrient refers to a substance which provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. Plant foods include vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Plant foods contain hundreds of phytonutrients, also referred…

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Nutritional Strategies for Healthy Aging
BySports Medicine Weekly April 27, 2021April 22, 2026

Over the last century, the human lifespan has undergone dramatic changes. At the start of the 20th century, the average lifespan at birth for women and men in the United States was 50 years. In 2021, the average life expectancy is around 77 years. This increasing lifespan trend is expected to continue rising to an…

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