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Jay SullivanFailing is always an option for trainer Rich Power. It’s how the former boxer and MMA fighter gauges progress for both him- self and his clients with his unique array of exercises created to both condition pro athletes and also challenge the average joe. One of our favorite moves of Power’s is the medicine ball...

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering three questions. You guys had more questions about folate. Since it’s such an important vitamin, I answer those first. Then I discuss the study mentioned in last week’s Dear Mark in which removing polyphenol-rich fruits and vegetables from the diet improved oxidative stress markers instead of worsening them....

Research of the Week Hunger blunts chronic pain. Chronic inflammation impairs tastebud renewal. Certain phytonutrients, vitamins, and NAC may increase the effectiveness of treatments for psychosis. 5:2 “fasting diets” (eat normally for five days, eat almost nothing for two) beat low-calorie diets. Dogs on a diet high in protein and fat recover more quickly after joint injuries than dogs on a high-carb...

If you think kefir is only a refreshingly tart yogurt drink brimming with healthy probiotics, then you’re missing out on another reason it’s great to have kefir in the kitchen. Kefir is a fantastic marinade for chicken. The acidic nature of kefir makes it the perfect tenderizer, especially for chicken breasts.  Kefir also has a way...

Can a tomato change a child’s life? “Yes,” says artist and designer Ron Finley, also known as the Gangsta Gardener. Ron planted a curbside garden in the strip of soil in front of his house in LA. The city tried to shut it down. So Ron accidentally started a revolution.Powered by WPeMatico...