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Protein Powders: What They Do and Don’t Do

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jonathan Thompson

One of the most widely used sports supplements by far is protein powder. Generally consisting of either dehydrated whey or casein, protein powder is featured in the routines of bodybuilders, runners and everyone in between. And while …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged amino acids, muscle fibers, protein supplements | Leave a reply

Still Strong: Helping a Young Boy Fight Cancer

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Sara Tetzloff

Today, LIVESTRONG Day, shows how the LIVESTRONG Foundation and its partners, including Johnson Health Tech, are Still Strong: strong in our commitment to adapt and flourish, and strong in our commitment to help those affected by cancer. …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged fight cancer, improved fitness, physical therapy | Leave a reply

How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Sick

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Bethany Kandel

Anyone who’s dealt with a serious illness knows how it goes….you’ll bump into a friend you haven’t seen in a while who has heard about your situation and they’ll ask “How are you?”  Even if you answer …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged empty eloquence, feel-good cliches, hackneyed platitudes | Leave a reply

Condiments Can Make or Break Your Diet

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jenilee Matz

What would a burger be without ketchup? A sandwich without mayo? Or a baked potato without sour cream? It’s hard to imagine eating many foods without their condiment counterparts. But using high-calorie condiments may actually be sabotaging …
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Posted in Nutrition | Tagged greek yogurt, homeade salad dressing, hummus, salsa | Leave a reply

Reasons to Watch Less TV

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jonathan Thompson

We all grew up hearing about how too much TV was bad for us. It was killing our braincells or destroying our eyesight or making us socially awkward. Despite all these warnings from our childhood, the average …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged chronic health problems, sedentary lifestyle, shortened lifespan, slow metabolism | Leave a reply

Remembering Keiko Fukuda

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jason Brick

The world lost a living treasure in February when Keiko Fukuda died in her sleep at the age of 99. Ms. Fukuda was the last living student of Judo founder Jigoro Kano, a quiet activist for women’s …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged judo, sacred treasure, women's division | Leave a reply

Coconut Oil: Miracle or myth?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jenilee Matz

Celebrity doctors and health food enthusiasts alike are touting coconut oil as the new miracle food. From preventing Alzheimer’s disease to promoting weight loss to giving you silky-smooth skin and even soothing diaper rash, it seems like …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged HDL good cholesterol, lauric acid, LDL bad cholesterol, saturated fat | Leave a reply

5 Fitness Books (You Didn’t Know Were About Fitness)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jason Brick

Athletes understand the value of cross-training, but did you know that cross-reading can be just as valuable? Some of the best insights into your training will come from experts in other fields. If you’re looking for something …
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Posted in Fitness | Tagged Getting Things Done, Strength Finder 2.0, The Four-Hour Work Week, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior | Leave a reply

The Link Between Emotional and Physical Endurance

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jonathan Thompson

“Visualize the win” is one of those phrases that all athletes have encountered at one time or another. Affirmations and visualizations are by no means a new addition to training tactics of athletes. It’s well recognized that …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged achievable goals, affirmations, positive thought, resilient personality

Skin Cancer: One of the Biggest Threats to Outdoor Athletes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jenilee Matz

In general, exercise is a good thing. However, if you’re an outdoor athlete, take note: being active outdoors puts you at a high risk for skin cancer — which could be deadly. Outdoor Athletes and Skin Cancer …
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Posted in Healthy Lifestyle | Tagged sunscreen, ultraviolet protection factor, UV index, UV rays

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