by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 4, 2024 | Fitness
When you exercise in hot weather, you don’t need special sports drinks or power bars. A review of 46 studies shows that a person can prolong endurance by eating before and during exercise (Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2018 May;28(5):1476-1493). However, even the most...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jan 15, 2023 | Nutrition
Staying hydrated may slow the aging process. NIH researchers followed 11,255 adults for 30 years and found that compared to those who didn’t drink enough fluids, those who stayed well-hydrated: • aged more slowly, • lived longer, and • were far less likely to...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Nov 26, 2021 | Heart Health
A review of six major studies that measured salt intake by the amount of salt in the urine found that a high salt intake is associated with significantly increased risk for suffering heart attacks and strokes (NEJM, November 13, 2021). This review is extremely...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 4, 2021 | Heart Health
High blood pressure affects 108 million adults, increasing risk for heart attacks, the leading cause of death in the United States. A Harvard study of 412 adults found that a low-salt version of the DASH diet dramatically lowered both high blood pressure and markers...
