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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Polarized training for runners

Running : The Best Medicine

Is running the happiness miracle? It sure does come close to being the perfect outlet.  It's inexpensive, easy to find a place to do it, and running properly

The Aging Athlete : Staying In The Game

If you were asked to describe an elderly person, what sort of words would you come up with? For many, the answer probably includes something along the lines of

sitting is the new smoking

Sitting IS The New Smoking: Make Your Day a Little Harder

Like it or not, it turns out that sitting is really bad for your health. Between our jobs, our commute and our desire to rest after a long day with our

Fitness Trackers Can Change Your Life — IF You Let Them.

Can a fitness tracker nudge you into pursuing healthier activities? Sitting is the new smoking.  People who sit themselves down at a desk for hours on end

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Mobile Apps and Healthy Behavior Modification : Challenges and Opportunities

Face it... getting us to change our unhealthy habits and behavior is NOT easy. Your phone can deliver a wealth of information at the click of a button.

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Exercise : Fads and Effectiveness

Exercise.  Most of us commit to it on January 1st, and think about it again the next January.  But, for the few that continue on their quest - confusion

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