…after all, how could they let this one slip by? Atkins Dieter Develops Life-Threatening Complications. Bottom line summary: Two in-training physicians treat a 40 year-old obese woman for what they believe to be signs of severe ketoacidosis (a potentially fatal condition where acidic ketone bodies build up in the bloodstream). They suspect ketoacidosis (partially) due [...]
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Just as a disclaimer, I am not a sports fan – never have been. I suppose I was born without the gene that compels one to root for your favorite team or watch sporting events. Even now, when I watch events such as Pride FC, UFC, the X-Games, Olympic weightlifting events, etc., I watch them [...]
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Tonight in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, I had the distinction of working with a complete newbie – not only had this guy never done Jiu Jitsu before, he had never even set foot in a martial arts class ever (he was a former wrestler, however). Faced with the prospect of having a complete novice as [...]
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Imagine my surprise when I picked up the WSJ this morning: A Fast, Brutal Sport Deals a Blow to Boxing (Incidentally, the link takes you a reprint of the article on the UFC site, not the original on the Wall Street Journal website. You will not be able to view the full article on the [...]
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I know I’ll be crucified for this, but I’m about to write about a study I haven’t read yet (gasp). A client told me about a study she saw in amNew York (a free daily we get here in NYC) regarding muscle activation – specifically, which exercise activates the glute muscles the most. According to [...]
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