By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Two recent breakthrough studies give the best explanation yet of how exercise helps to prevent heart attacks. Competitive older endurance athletes may have more plaques in their arteries than non-exercisers, but they have the type of plaques that are far less likely to break off and cause heart attacks (Circulation, April 27, 2017;136:138-148; May 2, … [Read more...] about How Exercise Helps Prevent Heart Attacks
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Question of the Week
Today's QoW follows from Stan Purdum's article in today's issue titled "Days of Adventure on the Bike." (We really need to replenish our stock of Questions! Please submit you own QoW ideas using the Question of the Week Ideas link.) Have You Had a Memorably Awful Day on the Bike? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week