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Mackie adds Zinc to his top picks for building immunity
Since I released Mackie’s top 5 picks to build a strong immune system last week, a report...
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Probiotics May Reduce the Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—defined as an excessive accumulation of fat in liver tissue,...
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Mackie’s take on pressing health issues of the day
In today’s world—filled with global financial and health risks, it can be quite comforting in unsettling times...
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Balancing Shoulder Mechanics to Prevent Injury
The serratus anterior (SA) and trapezius play important roles in moving and stabilizing the scapula during upper...
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Endurance Exercise & Strength Training Improves Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
As we age, especially after 60, our body is exposed to the effects of sarcopenia, the aging...
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Preventing Chronic Ankle Instability
According to the December issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, “lateral ankle sprains (LAS’s) are common...
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The Mediterranean Diet Reduces Breast Cancer Risk
According to Life Expectancy and Mortality Rates in the United States, 1959-2017, which appeared on Jamanetworkopen.com in...
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Targeting low back discomfort
The piriformis muscle, located on the outside of the butt (gluteal) muscles, aids hip rotation. Since the...
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US Life Expectancy Has Decreased in Recent Times
According to Life Expectancy and Mortality Rates in the United States, 1959-2017, which appeared on Jamanetworkopen.com in...
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Developing Strong Wrists & Forearms
Strengthening the wrist and forearm is important to not only prevent unwanted elbow injuries, but also help...
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Leucine Helps Prevents Muscle Loss with Advanced Age
According to research—Beneficial Effects of Leucine Supplementation on Criteria for Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review—which appears in the...
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Serena Williams training secrets: knee drop
When you’re at a WTA tennis tournament or a Grand Slam, the training philosophy transitions from performance...
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Aerobic & Resistance Exercise Help to Stabilize Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetics
Modes of aerobic exercise include cycling, aerobic classes, dancing, calisthenics, jumping rope, swimming, running, and walking. Resistance...
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Serena Williams training secrets: strengthening the ankle
When you’re at a WTA tennis tournament or a Grand Slam, the training philosophy transitions from performance...
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Curcumin: much more than just a spice
Curcumin (curcuma longa linn) – a polyphenol compound extracted from the spice turmeric—offers multiple biological activities. Research...
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Building Hamstring Endurance
Last week I showed you a hamstring strengthening exercise using a stable chair against a wall. Using...
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Maximum Wellness, Episode 29: Severe energy-restricted diets may cause greater bone loss in postmenopausal women
With the onset of menopause, many women may experience a variety of symptoms, including a decrease in...
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How waist-to-height ratio can help detect health risks
A 2011 study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism said the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) was the...
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Developing Strong Hamstrings
According to the Journal of Sport and Health Science, hamstring strains are one of the most common...
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Maximum Wellness, Episode 28: Former US Football Athletes at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Morbidity
With the onset of menopause, many women may experience a variety of symptoms, including a decrease in...
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How waist-to-height ratio can help detect health risks
A 2011 study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism said the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) was the...
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Maximum Wellness, Episode 27: Omega-3 Supplementation Reduces Risk to Coronary Disease & Most Other End Points
With the onset of menopause, many women may experience a variety of symptoms, including a decrease in...
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New findings on fat in post-menopausal women
JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Network Open reported in July 2019 that, “normal-weight central obesity...
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At least 4400 Steps Per Day Decreases Mortality Rate in Older Women
A recent issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Internal Medicine reported on research, which...
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Maximum Wellness, Episode 26: Dietary Patterns Influence Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
With the onset of menopause, many women may experience a variety of symptoms, including a decrease in...
