By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Energy drinks can raise blood pressure and may cause irregular heartbeats, according to a recent study conducted at Travis Air Force Base in California (Journal of the American Heart Association, April 26, 2017;6(5)). This extremely well-planned, -performed and -controlled study shows that two hours after drinking 32 ounces (four cups) of a popular energy … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks Can Have Negative Side Effects
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NSAIDs May Increase Heart Attack Risk
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Millions of people take over-the-counter NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain medicines when they have a headache, fever, chills, joint pain or various other aches and pains. A recent study shows that NSAIDs are associated with increased risk for heart attacks (British Medical Journal, May 9, 2017). The increased risk begins within the … [Read more...] about NSAIDs May Increase Heart Attack Risk
Question of the Week
Today's QoW comes to us from Premium Member Alexandra Robin, whose question gets to the heart of what we like to do as individual cyclists. (We really need to replenish our stock of Questions! Please submit you own QoW ideas using the Question of the Week Ideas link.) Which Area of Cycling Do You Like Most (Climbing, Flats, etc.)? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week