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The strategy & tactics of superior performance as we age.  

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#145 | Food for Thought | William Li, MD

Each of the 5 body defense systems are influenced by diet. When you know what to eat, to support each system, you can then use your diet to maintain health and beat disease. The five defense systems are angiogenesis (blood vessels), regeneration...

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#144 | Muscle for Athletics & Healthspan | Mark Tarnopolsky MD, PhD, FRCP(C)

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell....yes, but what does that mean? What can we do, as Wise Athletes, to have enough healthy mitochondria in our muscles and everywhere else powering our bodily functions for optimal brain power, energy levels, we well as...

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#143 | Heart, Lung & Brain Injury from Chronic Over-Breathing | George Dallam, PhD

“The Nasal Breathing Paradox During Exercise.” The research examines, and questions, the existing and generally accepted theory that oral breathing during heavy exercise is essential and improves oxygenation and performance. Additionally, the book addresses the negative effects on our health which result from...

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#142 | Fasting Mimicking to Balance Muscle & Longevity | Joseph Antoun, MD PhD

The prevailng wisdom says that when you fast or when you cut calories, you lose fat and muscle.  So the challenge remains….how to thread the needle on losing the visceral fat while keeping my muscle.  And what about the battle between the high protein...

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#141 | Your Blood Test Results May Vary | Austin Baraki MD

Dr Austin Baraki argues that blood testing is an important but challenging area of medicine.  He argues that people should not put too much faith in imprecise technology measuring indirect markers of biological function. False precision can lead to over confidence, and distract people...

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#140 | Solving Low Vitamin D | Grant E. Fraser MD

Vitamin D isn’t a vitamin but a hormone, and it plays an important role in our bodies including the building and repair of muscle.  How to get enough?

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Joe Lavelle at Boulder Valley Velodrome

Joe Lavelle, FlexDiet, Habit Coach Certified

Glenn at 1991 World Championships

Glen Winkel, Ph.D.