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My triathlon comeback
Over the years I’ve competed in at least 15 triathlons. I was a late-bloomer, starting 25 years ago at the age of 38. Triathlons consist of consecutive swim/bike/run segments, ranging from short sprints to medium Olympic distance, to…read more
Leyla weighs in: Take good care of yourself
While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Sleep
Can a low-salt diet actually be BAD for you?
I consume lots of salt. I eat sour pickles and sauerkraut. I liberally salt my eggs, meat, poultry and fish. I take seriously the derivation of the word “salad” from the Latin “sal” [pronounced sel], which roughly translated…read more
Categories:Hypertension Nutrition Controversies
Ask Leyla: What are some good sources of BCAAs?
Q: I know that branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) are popular supplements for people who are strength training. But I’m not a huge fan of whey. Are there any other sources of BCAA? A: There is a great misconception that…read more
Categories:Exercise General Nutrition Supplements
Prenatal probiotics – paving the way for a healthy baby
Eczema is becoming a fairly common problem in young children. This condition is characterized by frequent outbreaks of reddened, inflamed skin with significant itching. But beyond the discomfort, it is now recognized that when children are diagnosed with…read more
Categories:Pediatric Health Probiotics Supplements Women’s Health
Leyla Weighs In: “Do you want fries with that?”—The dangers of acrylamide
What is acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound that usually forms in starchy foods like breads, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals and potatoes (chips and fries) when they are baked, roasted or fried at high temperatures (at least 248 degrees…read more
Categories:Cancer General Nutrition
Is your BBQ killing you? Your personal anti-AGEing program
With summer in full swing, many of us are taking advantage of the warm temps by firing up the BBQ grill. Nothing compares with the savory taste of seared meat, seafood, poultry, corn on the cob, baked potatoes,…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Salmon & Salad Diet Supplements
Listen to your gut: What your microbiome can tell you about your overall health
In previous weeks, I described my foray into personalized genetic analysis. New discoveries have extended our concept of “self”; it turns out that our bodies’ cells are vastly outnumbered by the micro-organisms that inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts (the…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Microbiome Obesity
Ask Leyla: Why should I only make smoothies one serving at a time?
Q: I’ve heard you mention that when making a smoothie you should make only enough for one serving. Why is that? I’ve been making five days worth on Sunday to last each morning of the week. Are my time-saving…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Probiotics for childhood ear infections
Kids get a lot of ear infections. In fact, it has been estimated that as many as 80% of children will experience at least one event of an acute ear infection, technically called acute otitis media (AOM). Often,…read more
Categories:Ear, Nose and Throat Pediatric Health Probiotics
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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Q: My mother is otherwise healthy, takes no medications and walks daily for exercise, but she…
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More mask misdirection (and some possible clarity): I’m finally getting a handle on this mask…
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We are living in unprecedented and unpredictable times. It seems every day brings new recommendations…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus, Soap and IV Vitamin C
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