by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 24, 2017 | Deaths of Famous People
In August 2017, the world-famous body builder Rich Piana collapsed from a heart attack while his girlfriend was giving him a haircut. He died after two weeks in a medically-induced coma, at the age of 46. A search of his apartment revealed more than 20...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 17, 2017 | Heart Health
Most heart attacks are caused by lifestyle factors, not by genes, and the prevention of heart attacks depends far more on what you do now than what you did earlier in your life. It is an incredible tragedy that many physicians prescribe statin drugs to prevent heart...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 17, 2017 | Deaths of Famous People
Two centuries ago, Franz Schubert composed music that today is among the most frequently performed music by classical orchestras, piano soloists, singers and choruses. Although he died before his 32nd birthday, he wrote more than a thousand original compositions...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 9, 2017 | Other Diseases & Conditions
We have known for many years that having a big belly is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, disability and premature death. We now also have data that links having a large belly to...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 9, 2017 | Nutrition
Vitamins B6 and B12 have been promoted by the supplement industry for many years, touting benefits such as increased energy and higher metabolism. A new study suggests that these high-dose vitamin supplements are associated with increased risk for lung cancer in men,...
