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Blood sugar spikes: causes and prevention

If you’ve experienced a rapid blood sugar spike and subsequent crash after eating sugary foods, you have a basic understanding of blood sugar spikes. However, the acute effects of transient increases in blood sugar are small compared to the potential…

Surprising news from Ortho Doc – BionicOldGuy

I met my new orthopedic surgeon for the first time today (my previous doctor had retired). I got surprising news: I have sciatica from my back (Not the buttocks, like the piriformis). An MRI on my back revealed a lumbar…

How many days a week should I run?

How many days a week should I run? It’s no secret that running is one of the best ways to boost your cardio and achieve your fitness goals. but you may have heard too much Running can lead to injury…

Wasted Effort | Nerd Fitness

I remember riding the escalator up at Macy’s at the Cape Cod Mall. My mom, who was calmly riding the upward escalator like a normal person, would say I was going to hurt myself (probably), or that I was making…

Vegan Protein Powders for Muscle Building: Do They Work?

Play a word game related to “vegetarian” and “healthy” might soon come up. “Muscular” probably not. But that could change—and sooner than you think. As plant-based lifestyles become more popular among more and more Americans, vegetarian protein powder Derived from…

Why do weightlifters have big bellies? (that’s why)

Weightlifters have larger abdominals rather than more muscular bodies, which can be attributed to the high amounts of carbohydrates and calories they consume. This dietary strategy is critical to providing the energy needed to lift excess weight throughout your training…