The immune system is your body’s defense against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful substances. In other words, it helps you fight off and recover from illnesses and infections. Needless to say, the immune system plays a vital role in your general health. So what can you do to maintain a healthy, well-functioning immune system?
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In the world of nutrition, some nutrients stay in the background despite playing crucial roles in your health. Cysteine is one such compound. Often referred to as l-cysteine, it comes in a few different molecular derivatives like N-Acetyl-L-cysteine or cystine. And though it may not appear in popular headlines, this semi-essential amino acid plays a
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Reviewed by Denise Asafu-Adjei, M.D., MPH A few years back, PN co-founder John Berardi, PhD, posted a shirtless photo of himself on his 47th birthday. He called it his “anti-regress pic” and thanked 30 years of squats, deadlifts, presses, and chin-ups—among other exercises—for his chiseled six-pack, pumped chest, and bulging biceps. The question many commenters
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“I just bought a new BPA-free tupperware set.” This comment, coming from my friend Anna, caught me off guard. Anna’s a highly competent law professional. She’s a critical thinker and she fights in the heavyweight division when it comes to cutting through BS. But the Anna I knew was falling into some painful traps that
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Fact: cardio has great benefits: it strengthens the heart and lungs, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and helps burn calories. Phew! Having said that, skipping, Running and the rest isn’t a panacea – which hasn’t stopped all sorts of cardio myths from being perpetuated. Here, we explain
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There are few things more frustrating than hitting the gym regularly only to see lackluster results. If you’ve been in this situation, there’s a good chance you’ve already addressed the usual culprits: nutrition, hydration, and the structure of your workouts. (If not, this article is a great starting point!) Here’s the thing—building and maintaining muscle
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Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at the Home Run Derby on July 15. Unfortunately, her performance, which kicked off the popular MLB event, quickly went viral on social media for the wrong reasons. The four-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter delivered the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2024 Home Run Derby held at Globe Life Field in Arlington,
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What makes the biggest impact when it comes to recovery strategies and tools for runners? Dr. Peter Tierney is a health and performance researcher, consultant, and coach who’s worked with many professional sports organizations to help athletes recover effectively from exercise. Dr. Peter Tierney’s science-backed “Big 5” recovery strategies help athletes perform at a top
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Going away for the holidays? This travel-friendly no-gym Workout routine by trainer Johno Meintjies can be done anywhere. And it does the job in just 15 minutes! Unlike weird carpet designs, gyms do not come standard with every hotel. So top trainer Johno Meintjies created these simple but effective Workouts that you can do in
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If you’re pregnant, making time for exercise can be rewarding but difficult to achieve. Waning energy and not feeling 100% can be powerful demotivators in your fitness journey. But this 15-minute pregnancy Workout is made for a slow and steady approach, so you’re working at a level that feels comfortable for you. Meet the expert:
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Anyone who has trained for a marathon will probably have already heard about the taper, an almost magical period where you get to stop training so hard and start resting up ahead of race day. Outside of marathons, tapering is not spoken about as much, but it is still an important thing to do when
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The Brooks Glycerin was once the most comfortable running shoe available, with its stack of cushioning making it stand out. Now, however, many of the best cushioned running shoes have higher stacks and softer foams than the Glycerin—and the Brooks Glycerin 21 is relatively lightweight and low-stack for a cushioned shoe. This makes it a
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