IS HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) YOUR body’s Morse code of health, silently sending messages about your wellness? It’s not just about how fast your heart beats; it’s the rhythm and... Read More
fitness and health
7 Exercise Snacks
DO YOU FIND IT CHALLENGING TO SET ASIDE dedicated time for extensive exercise routines? Today, I want to explore exercise snacks: 7 tiny workouts for big results. The world seems... Read More
3 Better Fitness Benchmarks
BREAK FREE FROM THE SCALE: 3 BETTER FITNESS BENCHMARKS. Today, I want to explore how you can focus on your pulse, physical ability, and exercise tests to assess your health.... Read More
Why I Stopped Taking Fish Oil
“As a preventive cardiologist, I tell my patients — that are taking fish oil to try to avoid heart disease — they can stop taking it because it’s not helping them. Their money would be better spent on something that will prevent a heart attack, like more fresh vegetables, their blood pressure or cholesterol medication, or a gym membership.”... 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