AT 59, I DECIDED TO ENTER A BODYBUILDING PHYSIQUE CONTEST. Perhaps a fool’s errand, but I convinced myself that my days of building muscle weren’t behind me. Building muscle with... Read More
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Sticking With Your Workout Routine
I will start with a quiz about sticking to your workout routine. Which of the following strategies augments the efficacy of physical activity interventions the most in older adults? A.... Read More
Decaf Coffee and Cancer Risk
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE BEING HEALTHIER by choosing decaf? I suggest sitting down (with a cup of coffee) for my answer. Today we explore decaf coffee and cancer risk.... Read More
Heart Rate and Disease Risk
Heart rate is a vital sign reflecting your health. It’s a reflection of disease risk and mortality. The beat of our hearts isn’t just our body’s rhythm; it’s a predictor of early... Read More
Diet and Glaucoma
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS (UPFs) ARE ASSOCIATED WITH a higher risk for glaucoma. Today, we explore the relationship between diet and this eye disease. I have previously written about the negative health... Read More
Reduce Your Kidney Disease Risk
I AM GOING TO BEGIN WITH A QUIZ ABOUT the exercise amount you need to do weekly to shield against kidney disease and neuropathy. Today, I’ll show you a relatively... Read More