by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 6, 2023 | Deaths of Famous People
You better believe that you can be scared to death. The “Felony Murder Rule” allows prosecutors in all 50 U.S. states to bring first-degree murder charges against a defendant if someone dies during a crime such as burglary, rape, or kidnapping, even if the defendant...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 5, 2023 | Heart Health
Most people with high blood pressure are not able to achieve normal blood pressure with daily doses of a single medication. In one study, more than 45 percent of people with high blood pressure did not take their medication regularly, and 84 percent of those with...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 5, 2023 | Nutrition
On February 27, 2023, Fox News reported, “Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health. Eggs may significantly reduce heart health risk, a recent study finds.” The Fox News report said, “The study found that eating one to three eggs per week could...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 1, 2023 | Fitness
Scientific studies firmly establish that a regular exercise program can help to prolong your life (J Aging Res, July 2012;2012:243958). Recent studies show that older adults who lift weights are up to 22 percent less likely to die from any cause, heart attacks or...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 30, 2023 | Other Diseases & Conditions
I am following the latest developments on COVID-19 and our efforts to control the pandemic or to deal with it as an endemic disease. I will update this page regularly, so if you are interested, check back often. Older entries (back to 2019) can be found in the post...
