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- by Sarah Achleithner
Inflammation is a hot topic in health circles, and for a good reason. Research indicates that chronic inflammation plays a role in obesity, heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disease, and arthritis (to name a few). And as we get older, preventing...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
The best immunity vitamins and supplements (according to Registered Dietitians)
Get your kleenex ready! Germs seem to be around every corner at this time of the year. Fortunately, modern medicine is here to help. But other than turning to OTC medicine, what else can you do to reduce symptoms and...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Issue 20: Supplements for sports performance
Studies show that more than half of the active population uses supplements to improve sports performance. From caffeine to electrolytes, sports supplements vary in form and function and include pills, powders, drinks, and gels. While some are supported by science,...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
6 unique, science-backed ways to enhance your immunity
Your immune system is always working to keep you healthy by fighting off infectious organisms and protecting itself against harmful pathogens. However, a lack of sleep, stress, alcohol and even obesity can weaken the immune system, leaving your body wide...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best nutrition recovery products for cyclists, according to experts
A killer ride can mentally and physically push you to the limit — sometimes beyond. But training hard is only part of the performance puzzle. Giving your muscles time to recover, repair, and adapt is when you truly reap the...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best supplements to boost recovery after a running injury
No runner wants to face a running injury, but the harsh reality is that roughly half of regular runners get hurt yearly [1]. Whether you’ve had weeks of warning signs or suddenly find yourself sidelined on the sofa, optimizing your...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The ultimate science-backed guide to improving your running performance with personalized nutrition
Before we tackle what you should (and shouldn't) be eating before, during, and after a run, it's worthwhile exploring what happens to your body when you run. So, let's start there. Physiological changes that occur during a runWhen you’re out...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The best science-backed supplements for runners over 40
Good news, runners! Your age doesn’t have to hold you back. In fact, many runners have hit their stride after 40 (or 50 or 60!). But that doesn’t mean that you can get away with all the things you did...