Robert Iafelice
Location
Mentor, Ohio, USA
School
Miami University Of Ohio, Case Western Reserve University
Expertise
Diet And Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Intermittent Fasting
- Bob is the author of "Hold On to Your Muscle, Be Free of Disease" — a call to action detailing the link between muscle health and human longevity.
- An avid practitioner of high-intensity sprint-intervals, Bob competes in sprint races at Masters track events.
- As someone who follows the aphorism, "practice what you preach," Bob is a strong advocate of time-restricted eating and regular weight training.
Experience
Robert Iafelice, MS, RDN is a functional nutritionist, author, and freelance medical writer. Bob has contributed several chapters to the sixth edition of Lief Extension's Disease Prevention and Treatment, a medical reference book of evidence-based protocols used to combat the diseases of aging. He has also written continuing education self-study courses for nutritional professionals, including Intermittent Fasting: Evidence-Based Approaches to Optimized Health and Disease Resistance as well as Clinical Strategies to Combat Food Allergies and Intolerances. In addition to extensive experience as a nutritionist in integrative/functional medicine, Bob has experience as a gym owner, university nutrition instructor, and health educator in the nutraceuticals industry.
Education
Bob earned an M.S. in Nutrition Science from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and a B.A. in Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. These degrees make him highly qualified to write on a variety of health and nutrition topics, with a deep understanding of health & disease at the molecular level.
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Stories By Robert Iafelice
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If a Starbucks latte is one of your daily habits, you may want to rethink it. Drinking one every day can bring a number of negative health consequences.
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A healthy diet can help improve your mood and your brain health. Here are some of the foods you should eat (and avoid) for better mental health.
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Since the pandemic, more people have become accustomed to working out at home. One home workout that has seen a revival in popularity is trampoline training.
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Cephalexin is prescribed by doctors for the treatment of various bacterial infections. Here's what you need to know about its usage, doses, and side effects.
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While certain foods and beverages can improve allergies, others can make allergies worse. Read on to learn how changes to your diet can affect your allergies.
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Purpura is a rash in which small spots of blood appear on the skin. Here's what you need to know about purpura, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Aside from treating infections, oral Flagyl can be used to reduce the risk of post-surgical infections. Learn more about its usage, doses, and side effects.
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Mitochondrial disease refers to a group of individual genetic disorders resulting from insufficient energy production in the body. Learn more about it here.
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Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is responsible for at least half of all nail diseases. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of nail fungus.
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Omeprazole is a drug commonly used to treat acid reflux and related conditions. Here's what you should know about its uses, dosage, and side effects.
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While itchy feet can be annoying, it's usually nothing to be alarmed about. If you're curious about why you experience itchy feet at night, keep reading.
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Imitrex is a common medication used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Here's everything you should know about this drug.
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For those with HIV, certain kinds of foods are optimal for meeting nutritional needs and promoting health. Learn which foods to reach for here.
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis that occurs in children up to 16 years of age. Here's everything that you need to know about it.
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Egg protein is high-quality, and may even aid in weight loss. But what about the cholesterol in eggs? Read on to find out what happens if you eat eggs daily.
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Barry's Bootcamp has been called one of the most challenging and effective workouts for burning fat and toning muscles. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Designed by surgeon Dr. Now, the Now Diet enables obese patients to lose weight quickly in preparation for weight loss surgery. But could it be dangerous?
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Unlike a visible wound on your skin, internal bleeding that occurs inside the body is easily overlooked. Hemorrhaging could cause a wide variety of symptoms.
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Stevia is a popular sweetener. But did you know it was first consumed in South America? Here's your guide to this powerful extract.
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Here's what you need to know about gluten and the impact on your health.
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Growth hormone deficiency is a condition that can affect children and adults, resulting in poor growth and other health problems. Here's what you need to know.
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The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is on the rise. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause a slew of negative effects throughout the body.
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Raynaud's syndrome is a condition in which small blood vessels constrict in response to cold or stress. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment
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Cardiomyopathy is kind of a long medical word. Here, we discuss what it means, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Have you ever wondered what lactic acid is and what it does? Well, it's good for you -- and we'll tell you why.
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Muscle loss is a part of life. But there are some things you can do as an aging adult suffering from sarcopenia. We explain it all right here.
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Metabolic syndrome is a group of several risk factors that occur together and raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Here are its signs.