by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 21, 2016 | Other Diseases & Conditions
A woman's chances of developing cancer of the breast, endometrium, colon and kidney rise by 10 percent for every 10 years that she is overweight (PLOS Medicine, published online Aug. 16, 2016). Being overweight is also associated with many other cancer-risk...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 21, 2016 | Deaths of Famous People
One of the greatest natural track athletes of all time died from lung cancer at age 58. He went from extreme poverty to athletic riches and back to extreme poverty, never having won an Olympic medal. He was unknown to most people but is a legend to all true fans...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 14, 2016 | Fitness
When Michael Phelps won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics, he was covered with red circles on his back and shoulders from cupping. Many of the U.S. swimmers and gymnasts at the Olympics are using cupping, along with massage, saunas,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 14, 2016 | Nutrition
Three large studies provide more support for a primarily plant-based diet. Two of the studies compared dietary protein from plants and animals and the third one compared dietary fats from plant or animal sources. Comparing Protein Sources: Researchers at Harvard...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 14, 2016 | Deaths of Famous People
At the 1948 London Olympics, Fanny Blankers-Koen won four events: the women's 100 meters, 200 meters, 80 meter hurdles and 4 x 100 meter relay. She was 30 years old, 5'9" ,140 pounds and the mother of two children. She was arguably the...
