by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 27, 2021 | Fitness
Intense exercise for older people is still a controversial subject, but it is far more effective than casual exercise in preventing and treating diabetes (Circulation, July 2008) and reducing belly fat (Med Sci Sports Ex, November 2008). Vigorous exercise helps to...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 24, 2021 | Men's Health
Impotence often precedes a heart attack by three to five years (Curr Vasc Pharmacol, 2021;19(3):301-312). A review of the scientific literature found that men who are impotent have a 59 percent increased risk for heart attacks, a 34 percent increased risk for a...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 21, 2021 | Deaths of Famous People
Johnny Cash wrote more than 1500 country songs and became America’s most famous country singer. His fans included every president in his lifetime from Richard Nixon on, and almost everyone recognizes his voice. In his fifties he was diagnosed...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 19, 2021 | Nutrition
Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, as are many other spices such as cinnamon or ginger. Turmeric roots are available in some produce sections, and ground (dry) turmeric is in virtually every spice section. It’s a widely used spice, especially in Indian dishes, and we...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 16, 2021 | Fitness
Your maximum heart rate is the fastest your heart can beat and still pump blood effectively through your body. As you age, your maximum heart rate drops. The maximum heart rate formulae used by heart rate monitors (such as MAXIMUM HEART RATE = 220 – age) are all based...
