by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 17, 2022 | Fitness
Women and men who exercise regularly have larger and stronger hearts, and greater endurance and strength, than those who do not exercise regularly (J of Physiology, 2022 Apr;600(8):1969-1989). Their muscles are stronger and more coordinated (J of Physiology (IF5.182),...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 9, 2022 | Nutrition
On May 13, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved tirzepatide (Mounjaro), from Lilly, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drug has not been approved for weight loss, but so far studies show that tirzepatide with a weight loss diet causes...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 9, 2022 | Heart Health
A study of 14,392 individuals with high blood pressure, followed for 5-10 years, found that those who adopted a healthful lifestyle along with taking medication had a much lower risk for suffering heart attacks and lived significantly longer than those who treated...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 3, 2022 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The American Heart Association promotes a list called “Simple 7” as a reminder of the lifestyle habits that can help to prevent dementia and heart attacks (Circulation, 2022;145:808–818). The AHA’s “Simple 7” are:• Healthful eating•...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 3, 2022 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The largest prospective study yet of 121,111 adult health professionals in the Nurses’ Health and Health Professionals Follow-Up Studies found 2733 cases of colon-rectal cancer, with 901 deaths. Sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with significantly increased...
