Timing Your Meals to Reduce Diabetes Risk
Managing diabetes risk involves not only watching what you eat but also paying close attention to when you eat. The timing of meals has been shown to influence blood sugar levels, insulin...
Dietary Strategies to Slow Brain Aging
In an era where cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are on the rise, the quest for dietary interventions that can bolster brain health has never been more critical. A groundbreaking study published in...
New Vitamin D Guidelines
Vitamin D has long been a topic of interest in the medical community, with discussions ranging from its role in bone health to its potential benefits in preventing chronic diseases. Recent guidelines from the Endocrine...
Olives vs Olive Oil
Olives and olive oil have long been celebrated for their rich flavor and health benefits, largely due to their high content of beneficial compounds like polyphenols and monounsaturated fats. While olive oil has been extensively...
Managing Obesity and Cardiac Health
Obesity and excess weight have become global health crises, significantly impacting cardiovascular health. The rising prevalence of obesity has been directly linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, creating an urgent need for effective...
Are Intermittent Fasting and HIIT Right for You?
In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, intermittent fasting (IF) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have gained significant popularity. While some view them as fleeting trends, others swear by their effectiveness for weight loss,...
Understanding Salt Intake
Salt, primarily composed of sodium chloride (NaCl), is essential for human health. It plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, transmitting nerve impulses, and ensuring proper muscle function. However, the amount of salt consumed...
The Best Approach to Helping Patients with Diabetes and Obesity: Exercise or Medication?
Determining the most effective way to help patients with diabetes, heart problems, and obesity lose weight and improve their health outcomes is crucial. Is exercise the answer, or are medications like glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)...
Heartburn and What To Do About It?
Have you ever had that pain and burning sensation in your chest as you’re just getting ready to sleep after a hard day’s work? Well, I have. And in case you haven’t - lucky for...
Can We Prevent Dementia?
I am now an octogenarian. In talking with my 80-something friends, we all agree that it would be far more dignified to die in a few moments from a massive heart attack or stroke, than...