by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 28, 2015 | Nutrition
A new study from the University of Southern California shows that restricting calories just five days a month for three months: • helped people lose weight, • reduced a number of risk factors for cancer, diabetes and heart attacks, and • improved markers for living a...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 28, 2015 | Deaths of Famous People
On June 15, 2015, 83-year-old Blaze Starr, probably the most famous burlesque stripper in North America, died of heart failure. She was famous because she: • had a 38DD bra size, a 24 inch waist and flaming red hair • was the prime tourist attraction of “The...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2015 | Deaths of Famous People
If you were a heart surgeon, would you operate on this patient? • He is 97 years old • He will certainly die in the next few days if you do not operate • He invented the surgical procedure that he now needs, more than 40 years ago • He did research that has saved...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 14, 2015 | Fitness
The old guideline recommending 30 minutes of exercise three times a week just isn’t enough, according to the latest research. Athletes know that they need to work out every day, and all people who just want to stay healthy can benefit from the same type of...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 14, 2015 | Deaths of Famous People
Al Oerter won the gold medal in the discus throw in four consecutive Olympics over a span of 16 years. Each time he: • was not the favorite to win, • was beaten by another American in the Olympic trials, • beat the world-record holder and broke the Olympic record for...
