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• Jack LaLanne, Fitness Enthusiast, 1914-2011

  

  Jack LaLanne was an original--pop fitness enthusiast, nutritionist, and advocate of healthier living. He'l be remembereed as one of the most important influence... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• In the News: Athletes and NSAIDs

  Last week, my column at Endurance Corner dealt with the topic of athletes and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A new study draws attention to... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Commotio Cordis: A Surprising Cause of Sudden Death in Athletes

  

  Today we're talking about commotio cordis, a surprising (but not rare) cause of sudden death in athletes. The term commotio cordis comes from Latin, and means... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• In the News: Aerobic Exercise Improves Memory

  In a recent blog entry, entitled "Exercise is Good," I wrote about the many health benefits of exercise. As I mentioned, one area of research that has received... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Athletes and Cardiac Pacemakers

  

  We'll talk today about athletes and cardiac pacemakers. I was reminded by a reader over the weekend that rhythm problems in athletes sometimes necessitate the... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Exercise is Good!

  

  In my column today at EnduranceCorner, I write about the health benefits of exercise. Take a moment to visit the EnduranceCorner site for a daily article relate... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• In the News: NSAIDs and Cardiovascular Risk

  In this months edition of the British Medical Journal, a group of Swiss investigators reported on a large study of patients who received non-steroidal... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Looking for Athletes with an ICD

  ....Since we haven't already had a discussion here at the blog on this topic, internal cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD's) are implantable devices that are... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Darryl Kile, Professional Baseball Player, 1968-2002

  

  Darryl Kile, a professional baseball player, died at the age of 33 on June 22, 2002. At the time, he was a star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2011 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• The Skinny on Your Cholesterol

  

  I'm reprinting my November column from Endurance Corner.We’ve reached the off-season for most northern hemishphere triathletes. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Skip a Beat Lately?

  

  My monthly column at EnduranceCorner this month was about endurance athletes and atrial fibrillation (AF). This is a topic that we've visited here at the blog... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Who's Your Doctor?

  Each week I get emails from readers who are looking to find a doctor in their area. By and large, I'm not able to offer very specific help since I don't know... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• More on Laboratory Screening in Athletes

  

  In my July column at EnduranceCorner, I wrote an article entitled, "What is Your Blood Telling You?" I get many questions from athletes asking how to interpret... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2010 HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• The Triathlete's Heart

  In my September column at EnduranceCorner, I shared the findings from a recent study of triathletes' hearts. A team of radiologists in Germany used cardiac MRI... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Two Stories, Two Endings

  

  In my August column at EnduranceCorner, I told the stories of Jim Fixx and a young triathlete that I've come to know over the past few months. Each was... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• What is Your Blood Telling You?

  

  In my column this month at Endurance Corner, I write about laboratory (blood) tests that may be useful for athletes. I'm frequently asked which tests are... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Don't Play If....Part 2: Heart Valve Problems

  

  This is the 2nd part in a series of blog posts that I'm devoting to the issue of "continued participation" for athletes who discover they have a heart... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS

• Don't Play If.... (Part 1)

  

  I appreciate the many iquiries I've received from readers about their particular situations with heart disease. I'm always happy to lend an ear. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2010 ATHLETICS, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SPORTS