Should we reframe yoga practice as a strategy to support healthy aging? I often write about the positive effects of physical activity (including aerobic and resistance training) on well-being. As I have previously noted, there are many benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet. ... Read More
Esophageal Reflux Basics
The primary symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease include the following: 1. Heartburn. Patients often describe a fiery sensation in the chest and the regurgitation of bitter or sour liquid to the throat or mouth. This combination of symptoms is so characteristic of GERD that formal testing may be unnecessary. 2. Chest pain, non-burning. This discomfort is typically in the middle of the chest and radiates to the back. 3. Difficulty swallowing.... Read More
500 Steps to Health
ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY, EVERY ADDITIONAL 500 STEPS walked daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by one-seventh. The health improvements begin at 3,000 daily steps. I often write about... Read More
Exercise and Heart Disease
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