By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. A study of more than 20,000 U.S. adults, average age 48 years, found that those who limited their eating to a period of less than eight hours a day had almost double the risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who ate meals over 12-16 hours per day (Abstract P192 presented March 18, 2024 at the American Heart Association … [Read more...] about Intermittent Fasting and Risk for Heart Disease
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Eating Carbohydrates Before Lifting Weights Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. It is well known that taking carbohydrates before and during endurance exercise helps to increase both speed and endurance. It is not as well known that taking carbohydrates before and during resistance training for strength can increase intensity and duration of workouts. A review of 21 randomized controlled studies that included 226 young adults (ages … [Read more...] about Eating Carbohydrates Before Lifting Weights Can Help You Lift Heavier Weights
Bed Rotting Is Bad ‘Cycology’
By Kevin Kolodziejski Here’s a surefire way to make your head ache as if you’re in the midst of a pulsating migraine that’s triggered a good deal of nausea and a little bit of vomiting. Write anything or attempt to write anything that’s complete, comprehensive, exhaustive. Anything that’s all-encompassing. You’d think I’d far rather finger the keyboard lightly than … [Read more...] about Bed Rotting Is Bad ‘Cycology’
What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?
QUESTION: For winter training, I use weight machines a couple of times a week for my core and upper body, but I've had difficulty with squats and leg presses. Even body-weight squats hurt my knees. Are there other ways to build my quads? -- Nels W. RBR REPLIES: First, make sure you're doing squats in good form. See if you can find a certified strength and … [Read more...] about What Can I Do if Squats Hurt My Knees?
Why Does Descending Make My Jaw Hurt?
QUESTION: My jaw hurts after long downhills. It's painful under my ears almost like I've been chewing toffee too hard and overworked the muscles. Any idea what causes this? I don't like to descend, and I need to get better for a Colorado tour I'm doing this summer. -- Bailey A. RBR REPLIES: Because you don't like riding downhill, my guess is that tension is causing … [Read more...] about Why Does Descending Make My Jaw Hurt?