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Howard J. Luks, MD

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arthritis in runners

Does Running Have Anti-Aging Benefits?

Can endurance running help us live better or live longer?  We know that endurance running improves our cardiovascular health.  How does running protect our DNA

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Aerobic Fitness, and Living Well: Let’s Live Better Lives

We are going to review an exciting paper on the topic of fitness.  Not specific exercises or diets, just aerobic fitness.  It's not a secret that aerobic

HIIT High intensity exercise

High Intensity Exercise – HIIT- and Your Health

The popularity of high intensity interval training is increasing dramatically. These are also referred to as HIIT workouts.  For those who want to bring their

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Should We Prescribe Exercise for Type 2 Diabetics ?

No one doubts the benefits of regular exercise, particularly in those affected by diabetes.   Is there an alternative to walking for 30 minutes five times a

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Your Favorite Types of Exercise

One of my goals is to get as many of you as possible to adopt healthier lifestyles.  That means eating better and exercising more.  Planning on

sudden death in athletes

Sudden Cardiac Death in Runners

Sudden cardiac death due to atherosclerosis is a tragedy that can strike any runner over the age of 35.  Because we stress our bodies, many runners are at a

Runner Base Building

Running. Back to Basics. Base Building. 

Every runner will benefit from revisiting the basics of training. In this case, we are going to review Base building. Some of the fastest runners of our time

exercise recovery

Weight Loss … Is Exercise Alone Enough ?

A friend of mine recently told me that she wasn't sure she could commit to losing weight because she didn't know if she'd have time to workout. With so many

Running Exercise Healthy Changes

Stop Sitting, Start Moving : Staying Active in 2016 and Beyond

Sitting is the new smoking .  We sit and look at our phones and the downsides mount.  Many of us clearly recognize the effects that our inactivity and the foods

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Common Mistakes You Make Which Crush Your New Exercise Program

You have decided that this year will be different.  This year you will succeed with your plans to exercise regularly.  We are all aware of the enormous benefits

Fats and Carbs … How Do We Know What To Eat?

Why is an Orthopedist talking about dietary habits... because it is important.  All I know about nutrition I learned after medical school.  Schools do a poor

Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Training & Performance

Heart rate variability (HRV) is an important marker of an individual’s physiological stress level. When properly analyzed in the context of training, it can be

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