Her Active Life

This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.

In India, mangoes are sometimes called…

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Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist, Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD.

Ask any coach or college athletic director, and you’ll hear concern about alcohol and athletes. Rightfully so. Alcohol and athletics is a dangerous duo, associated with negative…

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You want the best medical care for yourself and your family - this much is clear. But, as an athletic woman, do you want a doctor who relates your active lifestyle? According to a new study, many Americans do.…

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“Ask any athlete: We all hurt at times. I’m asking my body to go through seven different tasks. To ask it not to ache would be too much.” - Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympian

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It’s a sad fact that anorexia nervosa is a common problem among young women, particularly female athletes. Not only does undernourishment compromise the athletic abilities of these young competitors, but, more importantly, malnourishment means the risk for early-onset osteoporosis, thanks to the secondary amenorrhea…

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For many busy women, it can be a struggle just to fit in that recommended thirty-minute daily dose of physical activity. But for a growing number, an effort to get regular exercise has been replaced by an obsession with burning calories and fulfilling rigid…

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