But then I saw scary headlines proclaiming that the sweetener xylitol — in the gum that I am chewing as I write — is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death.... Read More
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Biohacking Your Health
Medications work differently depending on the time: Chronotherapy considers this rhythm. It studies how your body responds to medications at different times of the day.... Read More
Exercise and Cholesterol
IN THE PURSUIT OF A HEART-HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, I want to know the precise duration of exercise required to lower my slightly high cholesterol. Today, I’ll explore the science-backed duration for... Read More
Spirits and Heart Health
PICTURE THIS: A HEALTH DRAMA WHERE ALCOHOL and your heart waltz in a dance of benefits and risks. Are you ready for alcohol’s first move? Today, we explore the relationship... Read More
Is Wine Good for You?
The review analyzed research on nearly five million individuals' drinking and health habits. The study is one of the largest to undermine the belief that moderate drinking of wine (or other alcoholic beverages) is healthy. ... 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