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133 - It's Video-Podcast Friday! with Huffines Discussion Scholar Dr. Jim Pivarnik from Michigan State!

133 - It's Video-Podcast Friday! with Huffines Discussion Scholar Dr. Jim Pivarnik from Michigan State!

Today we kick off the video and audio-only rebroadcasts of the Speakers from the 2013 Huffines Discussion.  First up in our series is Dr. Jim Pivarnik from Michigan State University.  Dr. Pivarnik's talk is titled: "Exercise and Pregnancy: Past, Present, and Future".
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126 - It's Podcast Friday with Univ. Florida's Dr. Mike Reid and freeing those radicals!

126 - It's Podcast Friday with Univ. Florida's Dr. Mike Reid and freeing those radicals!

Dr. Michael Reid, Dean of the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida joins us in the podcast today.  Dr. Reid has been a long-time pioneer in understanding why muscles work like they do - in particular, Dr. Reid's team was the first to understand that muscles made reactive oxygen species to regulate muscle contraction.  Don't let the last sentence scare you - it's easier than you think especially as Dr. Reid explains it.
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122 - It's Podcast Friday with UMd's Dr. Jim Hagberg with stem cells and McArdle's Syndrome!

122 - It's Podcast Friday with UMd's Dr. Jim Hagberg with stem cells and McArdle's Syndrome!

We are pleased to have on of the giants in the field of Exercise Physiology, Dr. Jim Hagberg join us in the podcast today.  Dr. Hagberg has a long list of honors and awards and while we'll talk about some of his paradigm-shifting work with lactate, we'll also talk about his new work with exercise and stem cells (this work will also probably paradigm-shifting as well!).  Dr. Hagberg is a great scientist and one of the truly good human beings in science.
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120 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. Susan Wagner and how PE helps kids be smarter!

120 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. Susan Wagner and how PE helps kids be smarter!

Dr. Susan Wagner - an expert in School Physical Education - joins us in the podcast today.  We talk extensively about the need for activity for kids, why school systems are abolishing PE and recess, and how these actions could be jeopardizing not only the kids' health but also their academic progress.  (Yes, students actually do better on tests when they're active.  Easiest way for schools to boost performance on academic tests - make sure that recess and PE are in the curriculum.  Are a...
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119 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. Kris Chesky and loud sounds and health!

119 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. Kris Chesky and loud sounds and health!

Most of us listen to music and are exposed to loud sounds through-out our life.  Dr. Kris Chesky, Director of the Texas Center of Music & Medicine at the University of North Texas, joins us in the podcast to talk about hearing health and how your hearing can be affected by music.  Dr. Chesky is at the forefront of research looking at ways to maintain your hearing health in music settings and brings a fresh perspective to this topic.
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118 - It's Podcast Friday with Jennifer Simmons and Cardiac Rehab

118 - It's Podcast Friday with Jennifer Simmons and Cardiac Rehab

Ms. Jennifer Simmons, Lead Exercise Physiologists of Iredell Health Care System, joins us today to talk Cardiac Rehab!  You may think, "hey, I don't need cardiac rehab" - and hopefully you don't!  But it is estimated that only 20% of the people that could benefit from cardiac rehab actually try rehab.  So listen up and encourage those you know with heart 'issues' to make sure they get qualified, appropriate care.
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117 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. John Lawler and Antioxidants!

117 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. John Lawler and Antioxidants!

It's summer and what better time to talk about....Antioxidants and Free Radicals?  Antioxidants and free radicals continue to be a huge topic in the world of sports medicine and today we have Dr. John Lawler, one of the world's experts on antioxidants with us on the podcast to talk about exercise, health, and the role of antioxidants.  Given the number of times we all hear about antioxidants, this is a great podcast to give you some background information!
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115 - It's Podcast Friday with Science Writer Jessica Wapner and The Philadelphia Chromosome

115 - It's Podcast Friday with Science Writer Jessica Wapner and The Philadelphia Chromosome

Cancer is a scary topic and today's podcast guest - Science Writer Jessica Wapner - brings us a new book (The Philadelphia Chromosome) that brings hope in the fight against cancer.  This book is a great story about a new way of fighting cancer using just a pill - yep, no chemotherapy or radiation treatments necessary - and it has a 85% effectiveness!  Ms. Wapner was kind enough to squeeze us into her schedule right before she flew back home, so join us for this great discussion that hopefull...
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109 - It's Podcast Friday with National H.S. Athletic Director of the Year Kevin Ozee!

109 - It's Podcast Friday with National H.S. Athletic Director of the Year Kevin Ozee!

Many students get their athletic experiences during their junior-high/high-school education.  Thus, providing safe, well-coached, and organized athletic programs in a public school setting is critical.  Our podcast guest today - 2013 National High School Athletic Director of the Year Kevin Ozee, from the Southlake Carroll Independent School District - knows a lot about this subject and takes time to chat with us about the challenges, rewards, and motivation for providing great athletic programs ...
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108 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. Nicolaas Deutz, metabolism and nutrition!

108 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. Nicolaas Deutz, metabolism and nutrition!

So many people wonder about metabolism, especially with all the media-coverage about weight loss.  Renowned metabolism researcher, Dr. Nicolaas Deutz, the Director of Texas A&M's Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity, joins us in the podcast today to talk about nutrition, metabolism, cancer, and exercise!  Dr. Deutz has published over 250 scientific articles and is currently well-funded by the National Institutes of Health to do research in these areas.  This is a great co...
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