Today I have a friend in the hospital with either a bout of ulcerative colitis or a bug (they aren’t sure yet). So, I got to thinking about the colon cleansing program that a company sent me. I thought I’d try it since I do try many of the products sent to me so that …
Yesterday on the plane I picked up my Oprah Magazine. They had an article in there titled “The Great Weight Debate” that gave a closer look at BMI (weight in kg/height in meters squared) and health. Anyone who knows me knows I loathe BMI for anything other than what it was originally intended for – …
Today on Let’s Talk Live (www.letstalklivetv.com) I was asked “what is the most important thing to remember when it comes to exercise?” While I mentioned the ACSM guidelines – 30 minutes of moderate intensity per day for at least 5 days a week or 20 minutes of very intense exercise 3 days a week, the …
This morning I had the pleasure of teaming up with a few stellar scientists (Mike Iosia, Chad Kerksick and Matt Cooke) at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Meeting. Our 8 am talk covered research design methods for protein and amino acid studies. Aside from the fascinating discussions my colleagues gave, I found the …
February is Black History Month. All across the United States, there are festivals and educational events celebrating Black history and remembering some of the amazing people who have shaped our history. However, you don’t need to go to any formal event but instead just have a conversation with an elderly friend, relative or neighbor. Once …
What do people who have low rates of cardiovascular disease drink? Red wine? Nope. Skim milk? No. Water? No. They reach for tea. Black, white, green or oolong tea. Tea is loaded with antioxidant flavonoids that are beneficial for healthy blood vessels. Tea supports cardiovascular health through other mechanisms as well, including: – tea provides antioxidants …