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By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, found that mice fed diets high in sugar developed severe colitis by increasing harmful colon bacteria and decreasing healthful colon bacteria (Sci Transl Med, Oct 28, 2020;12(567):eaay6218). The researchers fed mice various dietary sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose for seven … [Read more...] about Eating Lots of Sugar May Damage Your Colon

By Coach John Hughes You have a wonderful family, perhaps you're an empty nester, you like your job even though it involves some overtime, you and your spouse enjoy your social life, you ride with the club most weekends and ride in the evening during daylight savings time. You aren't quite as fit as you used to be, but you’re still happy with how you ride. You're not … [Read more...] about Anti-Aging: Before Retirement

QUESTION: Can I lose weight cycling? I'd like to shed some pounds and I already have a bicycle in the garage. -- Charles F Coach Hughes Replies: Yes!  Cycling is a great way to lose weight for many reasons. … [Read more...] about Can I Lose Weight Cycling?

QUESTION: I'm a relatively new category 5 racer looking to improve for when racing starts back up again. I use a heart monitor and am now considering a power meter, but I have a limited budget and they're pretty expensive. I'll do it if you think it's a good training investment that'll help me improve faster. -- Gary B. … [Read more...] about Should I Buy a Power Meter?

By Coach John Hughes Last week RBR reader David W. asked: After about 30 minutes of riding, my hands get so numb and tingly that I can’t shift gears. My handlebar is level with the saddle. Can you help? — David W. In the reader survey last week tingling and numb fingers and hands were the most common ache or pain while riding.  Here are some additional … [Read more...] about More on Numb Hands