What You (And Your Doctor) Should Know About Type 2 Diabetes: Part 1
Diabetes is among the most common conditions encountered by patients and doctors today, affecting nearly 1 in 11 people worldwide. Unfortunately, it remains poorly understood …
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HOW DOES EXERCISE AFFECT LIVER FUNCTION TESTS?
In part one we discussed how to interpret blood tests of kidney function in the context of exercise. Today in part two we will discuss …
A Basic Guide to Sleep Apnea
Do you wake up feeling unrested in the morning? Have you experienced morning headaches, or been told that you snore at night? Do you feel …
Blood Pressure – Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Blood pressure is a key indicator of your health. This is why it is checked at every visit with a healthcare professional. Understanding this measurement …
Cholesterol Myths & Misconceptions
In our introduction to cholesterol article, we discussed the basics of cholesterol and blood test interpretation. We also covered the major factors that influence blood …
Cholesterol – Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Note: This was a 2-part series (Part 1 & 2) that we merged together. The concluding article (Part 3) can be found here: Cholesterol: Myths …
A Basic Guide to Osteoporosis
A doctor has just diagnosed you or a family member with osteoporosis. What does this mean, and what should you do about it? In this …
Collagen Protein and Tendinopathy
Collagen is a protein found in many tissues in animals and humans, ultimately making up about 30% of the entire body’s protein content. Di Lullo …
Strength & Cancer-related Mortality: Is it enough to exercise, or do you actually need to get strong?
Cancer is among the leading causes of disease and death in the U.S. and contributes to a substantial burden of disease in the world [CDC, …
The Menstrual Cycle, Estrogen and Performance: Part I
The increase in women’s involvement in sports has increased interest in the influences of women’s unique physiology on athletic performance. The effect of the menstrual …
The Hip Part V: Osteoarthritis, Joint Replacements, and Conclusions
Today we’ll be wrapping up our hip pain series with the familiar topic of osteoarthritis, and summarize some practical take-home points at the end (see …
Training With Hip Pain Part IV: Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
In our last article we discussed how to manage muscle injuries of the hamstrings, groin (adductors), hip flexors, and quadriceps. Today we’ll move on to …
Training With Hip Pain Part III
In the first two installments of this article series we discussed the science of hip pain and management strategies. In this article, we’ll discuss the …
Training With Hip Pain Part II
In the first article of this series we provided an introduction to the hip, discussing anatomy as well as ideas about “normal” versus “abnormal” findings …
Training With Hip Pain Part I
Pain in the front, side, or back of the hip are common complaints within the lifting community. A combination of factors are typically involved when …
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