Today we explore a new Belgian study that reminds us of the paradox of exercise: Many observational studies find that exercisers have fewer cardiovascular events, but imaging studies also report higher rates of coronary artery calcium in endurance athletes, particularly those who have run several marathons.... Read More
Colorectal Cancer and Young Folks
THE PROPORTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER in people under 55 doubled between 1995 and 2019. The proportion increased from 11 percent in 1995 to 20 percent in 2019. Today we explore the... Read More
Heart Rhythms and Dementia
In AFib, the atria contract fast and irregularly, leading to an erratic heartbeat that can cause symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness.... Read More
The Weird Egg Diet
There are different variations of the egg diet. Still, most typically involve eating a combination of eggs, lean proteins, non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats while restricting or eliminating carbohydrates, processed foods, and sugar.... Read More
Exercise Doesn’t Control Weight?
Exercise and burn calories. Simple physics dictates you will drop weight. True, but our metabolism adjusts to compensate for the calories expended. Your metabolism sabotages your diet. It would be best to curtail the calories, but the implementation is challenging for most.... Read More
The Risks of Dense Breasts
Having dense breasts is common, not a disease or a condition. However, dense breasts may increase the risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to detect small tumors on a mammogram. If you have dense breasts, your doctor may recommend additional screening tests, such as ultrasound or M.R.I., in addition to mammography.... Read More
Caffeine Withdrawal
Caffeine withdrawal is a common experience that can occur when someone stops consuming caffeine. The substance is a stimulant in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks. When someone consumes caffeine regularly, their body becomes accustomed to its effects and can develop a dependence on it.... Read More
Diet and Alzheimer’s
While this study shows an association between regularly consuming such diets with fewer Alzheimer’s disease plaques and tangles, it does not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.... Read More