By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A review of 270 controlled studies with a total of 15,827 participants found that all forms of exercise can help to lower high blood pressure: aerobic exercise, resistance strength training, combined aerobic and resistance training, high-intensity interval training and isometric exercise training (Br J Sports Med, 2023;57(20):1317–1326). Surprisingly, … [Read more...] about All Exercise Can Help to Lower High Blood Pressure
How Excess Weight Causes Heart Attacks
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. More than 40 percent of North American adults are seriously overweight, which puts them at high risk for heart attacks, diabetes, certain cancers and premature death (Population Studies, Feb 9, 2023;77(1)). Researchers at Boston University have explained how being obese is a major cause of heart attacks and death from heart attacks by preventing the bad … [Read more...] about How Excess Weight Causes Heart Attacks
Strength Training May Be More Effective than Aerobic Exercise to Help Prevent Heart Attacks
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Several recent studies show that resistance training for strength may be more effective than aerobic exercise, such as jogging or walking, to help prevent high blood pressure and heart attacks. This may surprise you because many champion body builders and weight lifters have died at very young ages from heart attacks, but the causes of these deaths are … [Read more...] about Strength Training May Be More Effective than Aerobic Exercise to Help Prevent Heart Attacks
Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Increased Risk for Some Cancers
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A UK-based study followed the amounts of ultra-processed foods consumed by 200,000 middle-aged adults for 10 years (EClinicalMedicine, Jan 31, 2023 31;56:101840). The authors found that eating ultra-processed foods was associated with a higher risk of developing cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, breast cancer and brain cancers. Each 10 per cent … [Read more...] about Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Increased Risk for Some Cancers
Interval Workout For Bicycle Road Races
By Coach Fred Matheny Here's an interval workout from Hunter Allen, an elite-level USA Cycling coach and former professional rider. It's guaranteed to make you a stronger finisher. Begin with a stout ride of 60-90 minutes. The idea is to simulate a short road race and introduce significant fatigue. Don't hold back to save yourself for the special workout at the end. Eat … [Read more...] about Interval Workout For Bicycle Road Races