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Ralph La Forge

Durham, NC
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Ralph La Forge, MS, is a physiologist and board-certified clinical lipid specialist. He is the managing director of the cholesterol disorder physician education program at Duke University Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition in Durham, North Carolina. He is also a physiologist at ... more less
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Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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Master's Degree Clinical Ex Physiology, Univ. of Wisconsin/LaCrosse
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Duke Lipid Disorder Preceptorship P
Company Location
#8 North Poston Ct, Durham, NC 27705, US
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National Lipid Association - Board certified clinical lipid specialisgt
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CPR Certified
American Heart Association
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American Heart Association
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Ralph La Forge's Articles

Mind-Body Research Update

By Ralph La Forge, MS
Recently, as co-chair of a medical conference on the metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia, I seized the chance to slip a short discussion of yoga-based lifestyle research into ...

Mind-Body Help for People With Chronic Disease

By Ralph La Forge, MS
Mindful exercise programs—particularly yoga, tai chi and qigong—have played increasing roles in managing a number of chronic-disease states in recent years. By providing m...

Mindful Exercise and Chronic Disease

By Ralph La Forge, MS
Mindful exercise programs—particularly yoga, qigong and tai chi—have played an increasing role in managing a number of chronic-disease states in recent years. The ...

Can Carbs Pose Greater Heart Risk Than Saturated Fats?

By Ralph La Forge, MS
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