Walking is my favorite form of exercise and has numerous health benefits. Regular walking can help improve your cardiovascular health, strengthen your bones and muscles, improve your balance and coordination, and boost your mood and mental well-being.... Read More
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Food and Dementia
“If it comes from a plant, eat it. If it’s made in a plant, don’t eat it.”... Read More
Coffee and Your Health
On the other hand, daily consumption of more than one cup resulted in a 1.5 times higher incidence of premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, than days without coffee intake.... Read More
10-Second Balance Test
Falls are the second leading cause of death due to unintentional injury worldwide. A simple and inexpensive test to assess balance could be remarkably valuable.... Read More
Yoga and Health
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