by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 20, 2017 | Heart Health
Millions of people take over-the-counter NSAID pain medicines when they have a headache, fever, chills, joint pain or various other aches and pains. A new study shows that NSAIDs are associated with increased risk for heart attacks (British Medical Journal, May 9,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 20, 2017 | Fitness
Don’t believe that you can gain the benefits of exercise without exercising. Many products are promoted to give people bigger muscles and make them better athletes, as well as to help them lose weight and prevent diabetes and heart attacks. They are sold to...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 14, 2017 | Nutrition
Two excellent studies from Germany and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee tell us that us excess salt:• causes hunger, rather than thirst• breaks down muscle and fat• may be a primary dietary factor in the high rates of obesity, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes in...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 14, 2017 | Deaths of Famous People
Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi was killed by a truck on April 22, 2017. At age 37, he was at the peak of his career as a professional bicycle racer. He won the opening stage of the Tour of the Alps in Trento, Italy, eventually finished fourth in that tour,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 7, 2017 | Nutrition
Energy drinks can raise blood pressure and may cause irregular heartbeats, according to a study conducted at Travis Air Force Base in California (Journal of the American Heart Association, April 26, 2017;6(5)). This extremely well-planned, performed and controlled...
