Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Blog URL http://drmirkin.blogspot.com/
News and tips for your healthful lifestyle from sports medicine doctor, fitness guru and long-time radio host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., and his wife, nutritionist Diana Mirkin
Latest Blog Posts
- Will Avoiding Dietary Sugar Prolong Life? on Nov 15, 2009
How can I tell when I'm getting too cold during outdoor sports? New recommendations on vitamin D. Reports: Lactobacillus, high-plant diet, getting stronger...
- Just Getting Old Does Not Cause Diabetes on Nov 8, 2009
Do I need to wear socks with running or cycling shoes? Will eating protein enlarge my muscles? Reports: Chest pain, slow heart rate, irritable bowel syndrome...
- No Evidence Cycling Weakens Bones on Nov 1, 2009
Are artificial sweeteners dangerous? Is it healthful to eat only raw foods? Reports: Enzyme pills, canker sores, inherited diabetes...
- A New Explanation for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on Oct 25, 2009
What should I drink during hard exercise or a race? New findings from the Nurses Study. Reports: Synvisc, fungus toenails, high or low arches...
- The Potassium Deficiency Myth on Oct 18, 2009
Will fasting before a race give me more endurance? Should I take antioxidants pills such as vitamins A, C and E? Reports: Skin infections, prostate cancer, knee damage...
- Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes on Oct 11, 2009
Does drinking alcohol before exercise help or hinder performance? Note on breast cancer risk. Reports: Low back pain, hirsutism, pepper cream...
- New Rules for Sunscreens on Oct 4, 2009
What can I do to prevent muscle cramps? Will coenzyme Q10 relieve muscle pain caused by statin drugs? Reports: Pre-diabetes, depression in women, calories-running vs cycling...
