by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Nutrition
Phytochemicals are substances found in plants that have been identified by researchers as beneficial to humans. We have identified only a few of the thousands of phytochemicals, and we do not fully understand how they work. Here are a few that have been linked to...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Nutrition
When the label says “Whole Grain Bread”, does that mean it’s healthful? How can you tell if a food is made from whole grains or refined grains? It’s not always easy, but here are a few tips. Remember that the germ of a grain seed will go rancid...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Fitness
When Kent Benson, the former National Basketball Association player, came to the University of Indiana he could jump only 9 inches off the ground. That’s an embarrassing jump for a seven-foot All-American. One year later, he was able to jump three times that...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Fitness
In 1812, Napoleon attacked Russia with 453,000 men, but after he withdrew from Moscow, the harsh cold winter reduced his “Grande Armee” to fewer than 10,000 fighting men. The vast majority of Napoleon’s soldiers were not killed by the Russians. They...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 12, 2013 | Fitness
A study from Imperial College in London shows that increased use of helmets by bicycle riders has markedly reduced head injuries (1). Do you know why woodpeckers don’t damage their brains when they peck on wood? Their skulls fit so tightly that they don’t...
