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Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health.Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life.This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Oct 27, 2022 • 11min
1915: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Runners by Lea Genders
Lea Genders shares 7 habits of highly effective runnersEpisode 1915: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Runners by Lea GendersLea Genders is a NASM certified personal trainer, running coach, nutrition habits coach and fitness blogger. She helps you fast track your own running and healthy lifestyle journey. She helps runners get stronger, perform better and reduce injury-risk with her runner-specific strength training program. The original post is located here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/2017/7/1/7-habits-of-highly-effective-runners Indeed, the number one source of hires in the U.S., delivers 1.5x more hires than even internal referrals, according to TalentNest. Get started now at Indeed.com/HEALTH. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2022 • 9min
1914: 5 Unexpected Results of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes shares 5 unexpected results of adopting a plant-based dietEpisode 1914: 5 Unexpected Results of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet by Jen HayesA few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else.The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me/5-unexpected-results-of-adopting-a-plant-based-diet/ Indeed, the number one source of hires in the U.S., delivers 1.5x more hires than even internal referrals, according to TalentNest. Get started now at Indeed.com/HEALTH. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022 • 11min
1913: The Value of Incidental Exercise For Weight Loss AND Benefits of Belly Breathing by Elly McGuinness
Elly McGuinness shares two short posts about the value of incidental exercise for weight loss and the benefits of belly breathingEpisode 1913: The Value of Incidental Exercise For Weight Loss AND Benefits of Belly Breathing by Elly McGuinnessElly is a holistic health coach, online fitness coach and author who believes that food is medicine and knows that your results come from what you do most of the time, not some of the time. While she leans towards natural medicine, she recognizes that an integrative approach is often the most positive way forward. She helps clients take control of adrenal fatigue, depression, insomnia, stress, IBS and chronic fatigue.The original post is located here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/incidental-exercise/ & https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/diaphragmatic-breathing-benefits/ Indeed, the number one source of hires in the U.S., delivers 1.5x more hires than even internal referrals, according to TalentNest. Get started now at Indeed.com/HEALTH. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2022 • 9min
1912: Is Copper the Bad Boy in Alzheimer’s Disease? by Dr. Jenny Brockis
Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about the role copper plays in Alzheimer'sEpisode 1912: Is Copper the Bad Boy in Alzheimer’s Disease? by Dr. Jenny BrockisDr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive.The original post is located here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2013/9/4/is-copper-the-bad-boy-in-alzheimers-disease/ Indeed, the number one source of hires in the U.S., delivers 1.5x more hires than even internal referrals, according to TalentNest. Get started now at Indeed.com/HEALTH. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2022 • 11min
1911: Ready, Set, Stress by Joel of 5 AM Joel
Joel of 5AM Joel talks about stress management.Episode 1911: Ready, Set, Stress by Joel of 5 AM JoelJoel is a 35-year old living in Los Angeles with his wife and their dog. He was born and raised in Australia and moved to the US when he was 22. About 4 years ago he started getting up every morning at 5am. It started as one of those 30 day challenges, but after the challenge was over, Joel never stopped. He started noticing major improvements in his work, health, relationships and happiness in life. Joel sends out a short daily message at 5am each morning. He writes about happiness, positivity and learning to be a better human.The original post is located here: http://5amjoel.com/stress/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2022 • 10min
1910: [Part 2] What MacGuyver Can Teach Us About Plan B by Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares what MacGuyver can teach us about Plan B. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1910: [Part 2] What MacGuyver Can Teach Us About Plan B by Steve KambSteve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes.He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game?And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born!The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/macguyver/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2022 • 9min
1909: [Part 1] What MacGuyver Can Teach Us About Plan B by Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares what MacGuyver can teach us about Plan B. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1909: [Part 1] What MacGuyver Can Teach Us About Plan B by Steve KambSteve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes.He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game?And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born!The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/macguyver/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022 • 10min
1908: Q&A - Exercising with Mobility Disabilities
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.comor call: 614-568-3643Episode 1908: Q&A - Exercising with Mobility DisabilitiesVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022 • 13min
1907: Shifting Gears Vs. Taking A Break by Rachel Trotta
Rachel Trotta talks about shifting gears vs. taking a breakEpisode 1907: Shifting Gears Vs. Taking A Break by Rachel TrottaRachel Trotta is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionalist, and health writer living in Red Bank, New Jersey, and helping clients all over the world. She loves helping women transform their habits and their relationships to themselves, to help them achieve long-lasting results.The original post is located here: https://racheltrotta.com/fitness/shifting-gears-vs-taking-brak/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2022 • 12min
1906: Why Do Most People Who Lose Weight Regain it (Again and Again)? By Nancy Clark
Nancy Clark talks about why most people regain weight after losing itEpisode 1906: Why Do Most People Who Lose Weight Regain it (Again and Again)? By Nancy ClarkTechnically speaking, Nancy is a registered dietitian (RD) and board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD). Practically speaking, she is a food coach and nutrition educator. She offers one-on-one personalized sports nutrition counseling to casual exercisers and competitive athletes at her private practice in the Boston-area (Newton) as well as online in her virtual office. She teaches her clients how to have more energy, lose undesired body fat, enjoy a winning sports diet—and feel confident about their food choices.The original post is located here: https://nancyclarkrd.com/2022/05/12/why-do-most-people-who-lose-weight-regain-it-again-and-again/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices