Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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  3557: How to Fall in Love with Your Exercise Routine by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Fitness Mindset 03.10.2026 10p

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  3556: What Exercises Correct Lower Back Posture on Mobility Training 02.10.2026 10p

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  3555: [Part 2] Should You Completely Avoid Junk Food? by Kris Gunnars with Healthine on Mindful Eating 01.10.2026 10p

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  3554: [Part 1] Should You Completely Avoid Junk Food? by Kris Gunnars with Healthline on Nutrition Advice 30.09.2026 11p

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  3553: 2 Training Tips For Optimal Aging by Mark Fisher on Smart Training 29.09.2026 10p

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  3552: Why Getting Eccentric Might Be a Real Brain Boost by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Strength Training 28.09.2026 10p

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  3551: Balance, the Key to Health and Success by Laure Carter on Mind-Body Connection 27.09.2026 9p

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  3550: Why Your Child's Health Starts With You by Crystal Karges on Healthy Habits 27.09.2026 8p

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  3549: Are We Just Modern Zoo Animals? The Ancestral Mismatch (Part 1) by Ben Greenfield on Healthy Habits 26.09.2026 12p

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  3548: Turmeric & Supplements for Osteoarthritis or Joint Pain on Nutrition Advice 25.09.2026 10p

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  3547: Why I Work Out by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Fitness Mindset 24.09.2026 8p

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  3546: 5 Common Diet Excuses Too Many People Make by JC Deen of JCD Fitness on Healthy Eating Habits 23.09.2026 8p

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  3545: A Minimalist's Thoughts on Diet by Joshua Fields Millburn of TheMinimalists on Nutrition Advice 22.09.2026 11p

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  3544: Get Healthy and Fit, Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Healthy Eating Habits 21.09.2026 10p

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  3543: The Best Time To Exercise by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Fitness Mindset 20.09.2026 10p

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  3542: Sleep Prep | The Evening Unwind Walk: 10-Minute 1,000 Steps Meditation for Deeper Rest 20.09.2026 12p

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  3541: How to Overcome Unhealthy Cravings When You're Feeling Down by Brigid Elsken Galloway with Tiny Buddha on Mindful Eating 19.09.2026 9p

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  3540: Are There Potential Negative Effects of Eating or Drinking More Soy Milk on Nutrition Advice 18.09.2026 10p

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  3539: How to Optimize your Circadian Rhythms to Promote Healing from Chronic Illness by Lindsay Christensen on Improving Sleep Quality 17.09.2026 13p

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  3538: Foods You Don't Have to Eliminate From Your Diet To Be Healthy by Lea Genders on Healthy Eating Habits 16.09.2026 10p

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