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By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. In a new study from Japan, researchers found that both a low-carbohydrate/high animal protein diet and a high-carbohydrate/low animal protein diet were equally associated with increased death rates (Clinical Nutrition, September 23, 2020). This study followed 43,008 men and 50,646 women, ages 45-75 years, for 16.9 years. … [Read more...] about Avoid Both Low Carb and High Carb Diets

Let your favorite weather app choose your route. In lots of places (especially flat places), wind direction should be the number one factor in deciding which roads to ride. I was reminded of this during a recent week with lots of wind. … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: Let Your Weather App Choose Your Next Ride

QUESTION: I'm 58 and don't understand what's happening to my heart during longer road rides. After about 90 minutes of steady riding at around 80% of my max heart rate, it gradually climbs to 90% even though my speed, cadence and energy output remain constant. Why? -- Len M. … [Read more...] about Why Does My Heart Rate Climb During Long Rides?