IN OUR QUEST FOR A BETTER LIFE, many focus on lifespan — the number of years we can add to our existence. But what if we shifted our perspective from simply living... Read More
Rest and Exercise
AS I TRAIN FOR MY 2024 BODYBUILDING COMPETITION, I am discovering many pieces of valuable fitness advice. Today, I share an oft-forgotten training tip — Recharge to excel: The power of rest... Read More
Sleep and Blood Pressure
DO YOU GET ENOUGH SLEEP? A new study shows insufficient sleep and trouble sleeping are strongly associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure in women. This essay explores... Read More
Climb to Better Health
I TRY TO AVOID THE ELEVATOR AT WORK, preferring to climb a flight or two of stairs. A new study suggests that you can climb your way to better health.... Read More
How Exercise Drops Cancer Risk
The scientists checked the subjects’ cardio and respiratory fitness and tracked immune cells — natural killer cells and CD8+ T cells — in colon and blood tissues.... Read More
Non-Running Cardio Approaches
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that regular participation in non-running aerobic activities, such as swimming or cycling, was associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease. ... Read More
Optimal Sleep Temperature
Maintaining the right sleep temperature is essential because our body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, is sensitive to temperature changes. ... Read More
The Strange Story of Nitroglycerin
“[Looking at art works] is a far cry from what we had,” said Braverman, recalling his medical education. “We were taught to look for patterns that were already known to exist.” ... Read More