Dr. Mirkin: Salt Reduction and Exercise
Posted June 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition
Most doctors recommend low salt diets because of the evidence that taking in too much salt can cause high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. However, this may not be good advice for dedicated exercisers. If you exercise…
Food of the Week [Part II]: Mango Magic
Posted May 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week
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…
Food of the Week [Part I]: Meet the Mango
Posted May 29, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week
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,…
Exercise-Induced Muscle Cramps: Causes and Prevention
Posted November 16, 2007 at 10:00 PM by Zola Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her News
Exercisers are often told that muscle cramps are caused by lack of salt (sodium) or low potassium. However, recent studies show that athletes in endurance events who suffer cramps usually have normal sodium and potassium levels.
A review of…
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