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On NPR’s The People’s Pharmacy I Finally Heard A Cardiologist Talking Sense About The Risks Of Statins: I Got Better Results With Exercise

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

FitOldDog avoids pills whenever he can fix the problem with a lifestyle change, such as in the case of the muscle and bioenergetic toxins known as statins, but you have to decide for yourself what you want to do. Continue reading →

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I Looked In The Toilet Bowl And It All Made Sense So What Do Tennis And Cycling Have In Common?

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Integrating disparate ideas can lead to new insights about the Universe, such as FitOldDog’s toilet bowl epiphany with respect to mucociliary function. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Recommends Posture Training THEN Weight Training To Prevent Osteoporosis

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

If you decide to undertake weight training to protect you from osteoporosis, FitOldDog recommends that you first take posture training, or you will be putting the load on all the wrong places. Continue reading →

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Beware The Dangers Of Bonking Out Of Context And The Potential Role Of Network Dynamics

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Beware things happening out of context, and remember that bonking can actually kill you, so be sure to get your nutrition and hydration right, especially when you are ‘just doing routine training.’ Continue reading →

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A Must Read Article On Nutrition For Athletes And Safe Exercise For Better Health

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Protein added to carbohydrate may not improve performance if carbohydrate intake is sufficient (60-90g/hr), but may be of preference to certain athletes to prevent gastrointestinal distress and improve post exercise recovery. Continue reading →

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The Mesothelium Like Almost Everything Else In Your Life Is Generally Taken For Granted Unless Something Goes Wrong

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

It’s the things that you don’t notice or don’t know about, like the mesothelium, that make your life possible, so enjoy and appreciate them. Continue reading →

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Nutrition Is Simply Complicated

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Understanding your nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life, so put a little effort into it, with professional guidance if necessary, eat a balanced diet, modify your food intake appropriately for training and races, and try to eat fresh locally produced foodstuffs as they are generally more nutritious, and don’t fall for fad diets. Continue reading →

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