WALKING LOWERS THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES such as cancer, heart disease, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. Today’s topic? Walk this speed to drop your diabetes risk. Walk your diabetes... Read More
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The Physical Activity Paradox
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARADOX? I want to explore the gym gambit: When not all workouts work wonders. The crux of the paradox lies in the divergent... Read More
Whole Grains and Your Brain
RECENT RESEARCH HAS UNVEILED A FASCINATING CONNECTION between whole grain consumption and a slower rate of cognitive decline, especially among Blacks. This essay aims to explore the findings of this... Read More
Germpocalypse in Your Shopping Cart?
ARE SHOPPING CARTS COVERED IN GERMS? I asked myself this question as I navigated through my local supermarket. Today, we look at the rolling petri dish: Navigating the germpocalypse in... Read More
Red Wine Headaches
DO YOU ENJOY INDULGING IN A GLASS OF RED WINE? While I am not a fan, indulging in a glass of red wine is a sensory experience, a ritual many savor.... Read More
Hot Flashes and Other Plot Twists
DISTRESSING. DEBILITATING. TROUBLESOME. I hear these words every week from my patients. Did you know that 3 in 4 women in menopause have unexpected symptoms? This essay explores hot flashes... Read More