Fitness and Health with Dr. Gabe MirkinFitness and Health with Dr. Gabe MirkinFitness and exercise tips, nutrition advice, and health reports from sports medicine pioneer Dr. Gabe Mirkin 
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Salt Restriction Hinders Exercisers
2008-06-01 07:00:00 My heart rate during exercise never gets as high as my husband's; should I be concerned?I'm pre-diabetic; does it matter whether I exercise before or after meals? Reports: Vitamin B12 deficiency, belly fat, Peyronie's disease More About: Salt
Fewer Omega-6's May Reduce Cancer Risk
2008-05-25 07:00:00 I'm sore for several days after a workout; what am I doing wrong? What's the current treatment for burning in the stomach? Reports: Sinusitis, tingling, systolic/diastolic numbers More About: Cancer , Risk , Reduce , Omega
Exercise May Improve Kidney Function
2008-05-18 07:00:00 Do bicycle toe clips save energy? Does exercise affect breast cancer risk? Reports: Overactive thyroid, body scans, food combining More About: Exercise , Improve , Function , Kidney
Progesterone, IUD's and Uterine Cancer Risk
2008-05-11 07:00:00 What's the latest on prevention of Alzheimer's disease? Do you support the bans on smoking in restaurants? Reports: Wrinkles, PCOS, Snoring More About: Cancer , Risk
Background Before Peaking
2008-05-04 07:00:00 How could vitamin pills affect lifespan? I'm exercising but haven't lost weight; am I wasting my time? Reports: Soluble fiber, sacroiliac joint pain, athlete's foot More About: Background
Get Your Vitamins From Food, Not Pills
2008-04-27 07:00:00 Will I get stronger if I keep on lifting weights when my muscles are hurting? Is caffeine addicting? Reports: Knee surgery, hylan (Synvisc) injections, bent toes More About: Food , Vitamins , Pills
How Exercise Prevents Diabetes AND Preserves Your Brain
2008-04-20 07:00:00 Are organic foods more nutritious than those grown conventionally? Should a woman who has had her ovaries removed use testosterone? Reports: Diabetes risk, low back pain, elbow pain More About: Exercise , Brain , Preserves
Microwaving Does Not Harm Foods
2008-04-13 07:00:00 Does vitamin C improve athletic performance? What are the pros and cons of testosterone? Reports: Reactive arthritis, sleep apnea, yogurt lowers blood sugar More About: Foods , Harm
Vitamin D - Special Issue
2008-04-06 07:00:00 My personal plan and recommendations; Previous reports on vitamin D and heart attacks, cancer, diabetes and other health issues More About: Special , Vitamin , Vitamin D , Issue
Men Underestimate Their Waist Sizes
2008-03-30 07:00:00 My cholesterol is too high; should I avoid eggs? Do branched chain amino acids help muscles to recover after exercise? Reports: Exercise bikes, diverticulitis, diet and arthritis pain
High Fructose Corn Syrup No Worse Than Sugar
2008-03-23 06:00:00 Is creatine safe? Is coconut oil the best oil for frying? Reports: Runny nose, muscle soreness, pre-diabetes More About: Sugar , Corn , High , Fructose
Cramps Probably Caused by Muscle Damage
2008-03-16 06:00:00 Is it normal to have pain six months after pulling an Achilles tendon? Why would being overweight increase cancer risk? Reports: Psoriasis, constipation, warm up your heart More About: Muscle , Damage , Cramps
Bone Density Does Not Necessarily Measure Bone Strength
2008-03-09 06:00:00 Does it matter how fast or slow a person eats? What can I do about the fatigue I feel after exercising? Reports: Shingles, salt sensitivity, donating blood More About: Bone
Weight Gained When You Stop Exercising May Be Hard to Lose
2008-03-02 06:00:00 Does sexual activity stress the heart more than exercise? Are intense competitive sports harmful for young children? Reports: Stuffy nose, tingling feet, elbow pain More About: Weight , Hard , Stop , Exercising
Muscle Fatigue May Be Caused by Calcium Loss
2008-02-24 06:00:00 Should I exercise less intensely when air pollution is high? Do artificial sweeteners cause weight gain? Reports: Low back pain, chest pain, thumb pain More About: Loss , Muscle
Maximum Heart Rate Lower in Athletes
2008-02-17 06:00:00 Is obesity inherited? Should weight lifters take in fluid during a workout or competition? Reports: Strengthen bones, prevent diabetes, sinusitis More About: Heart , Lower , Athletes , Rate
Longer Telomeres Mean Longer Life
2008-02-10 06:00:00 Can cold air freeze your lungs? Is it better to rest completely or exercise gently while recovering from an injury? Reports: Splitting fingernails, deformed toenails, dry skin More About: Life
Benefits from Lifestyle Change at Any Age
2008-02-03 06:00:00 Does exercise prevent diabetes just by controlling weight? Are HGH injections harmful? Reports: Knee cartilage, overactive thyroid, low back pain More About: Lifestyle , Change , Benefits
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Attacks
2008-01-27 06:00:00 How can I keep from getting tired on long bicycle rides? Does caffeine improve athletic performance? Reports: Gain weight, back pain, grey hair More About: Heart , Vitamin , Attacks , Vitamin D
Fewer Intense Workouts for Maximum Performance
2008-01-18 06:00:00 Does it matter what I drink during heavy exercise? What can I do about cold toes? Reports: Colon cleansers, arthritis, body scans More About: Performance
Walking for Fitness
2008-01-13 06:00:00 What can I do to prevent colon cancer? Importance of exercise for seniors; Reports: Diet books, arthritis pain, yogurt More About: Fitness , Walking
Cold Weather Hinders Weight Loss
2008-01-06 06:00:00 Does cycling a short distance to work count as exercise? Do you recommend flu shots? Reports: Cold hands, ringing in ears (tinnitus), rectal bleeding More About: Weather , Weight Loss , Weight , Loss
Why Exercise Protects Your Memory
2007-12-30 06:00:00 Should diabetics eat sugar during long exercise? Are overweight children more likely to have health problems later in life? Reports: Warm up your heart, depression, calcium More About: Exercise , Memory
Carbohydrate Snacks for Endurance
2007-12-23 06:00:00 Should older people take growth hormone to preserve muscle size and strength? Do you recommend the HPV vaccine? Reports: Healthful fats, omega-3's, natural vs artificial More About: Snacks , Endurance , Carb , Carbohydrate
Intestinal Bacteria May Cause Weight Gain
2007-12-16 06:00:00 Which is more important for a long life, weight loss or exercise? Are you more likely to have a heart attack when you have a cold? Reports: Hydration, weight loss drugs, warm up your heart More About: Weight , Bacteria , Weigh
Exercise May Speed Healing Time
2007-12-09 06:00:00 Can drinking tea help to prevent diabetes? How could excess weight increase prostate cancer risk? Reports: Insulin, homocysteine, deformed toenails More About: Exercise , Time , Healing , Speed , Heal
Harm from Performance-Enhancing Drugs
2007-12-02 06:00:00 Is stretching helpful or harmful for exercisers? Will taking metformin (Glucophage) hamper my exercise program? Reports: Liver cleansing, nuts, skin creams More About: Performance , Drugs , Harm , Perform
Low Blood Sugar Causes Mental Fatigue in Competition
2007-11-25 06:00:00 Why do so many of my swim team members use asthma inhalers? Does coffee help or hurt the heart? Reports: Whole grains, dimpled thighs, gout More About: Mental , Competition , Sugar , Blood
Small Lifestyle Changes Combat Obesity
2007-11-18 06:00:00 Can I exercise after angioplasty for blocked arteries? How does education affect longevity? Reports: Calcium, exercise bicycles, recovery heart rate More About: Lifestyle , Obesity , Small , Combat , Comb
Exercise-Induced Muscle Cramps: Causes and Prevention
More articles from this author:2007-11-11 06:00:00 Will custom orthotics get rid of foot pain when I run? Are salty drinks better for exercisers than plain water? Reports: Jock itch, restless legs, belly fat More About: Exercise , Prevention , Muscle , Cramps , Cram 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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