by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2019 | Deaths of Famous People
John Singleton was a film and TV director, screenwriter, and producer who, in 1991 at age 24, became the first African American and the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director, for his film Boyz n the Hood. He used his...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 5, 2019 | Nutrition
An unhealthful diet causes more deaths world-wide than any other risk factor, according to the Global Burden of Disease study reported this month (Lancet, April 3, 2019;393:791-846). Of the 11 million deaths attributed to dietary factors each year, more deaths were...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 5, 2019 | Fitness
Some athletes and exercisers take pain medication (aspirin or NSAIDs) because they think it may prevent muscle soreness or will help them to heal faster after a workout. However, taking pain medicines will not block pain, help you to exercise longer or to recover...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 5, 2019 | Nutrition
Harvard Magazine did an excellent review of research on inflammation, showing how pro-inflammatory foods can cause diseases and anti-inflammatory foods can help to prevent them (Harvard Magazine, May-June 2019, 40-52). Chronic inflammation increases risk for heart...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 5, 2019 | Deaths of Famous People
At age 60, British comedian Ian Cognito collapsed and died from a heart attack while performing on stage at a crowded comedy club on April 11, 2019. The audience thought that this was part of his act and did not realize that he was actually having a heart...
