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Golf Mechanics… Myths & Misconceptions
Every golfer knows that good mechanics are the key to a consistent game. Here we discuss the top three myths & misconceptions and look at what the scientific evidence shows. #1: Golf is a low impact sport Although considered a low impact activity as a whole, golf has some significant effects on specific parts […]

Does One Meal REALLY Matter…?
For all of those wondering if just one outrageous meal can really affect your health, we now have a definitive answer. A recent study looked at the effects of a single high calorie meal with high fat and refined sugar content in healthy individuals and the news is not good, actually it’s quite strikingly bad. […]
It’s that time of year again… Overuse injuries are back ! How to manage shin splints, golf elbow, & other weekend wreckers
It’s official… Spring is here! Depending on where you are in the U.S., you may have started to venture outside to begin shaking off that Winter hibernation mode. As Spring sports begin to come into play (hahaha), overuse injuries once again ruin peoples weekends & plans. Let’s discuss the most common injuries […]
A Preview of the Dietary Inflammation Podcast Series
Recent research suggests a person’s diet strongly influences how fat is stored, mechanisms that control appetite, cravings for food, eating behavior, and inflammation in the gut and brain. This is a dramatic advancement toward understanding how people end up gaining weight, why it is so difficult to lose, and mechanisms leading to regain of weight […]