Her Active Life

You’re tearing up the treadmill and feeling great, and then all of a sudden, pain strikes. Muscle cramps during exercise are common, especially in high-intensity athletes like distance runners or cyclists. Different theories exist as to the overarching cause of workout…

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As a woman, you might spend a lot of time worrying and wondering about your bone density, with talk of osteoporosis and bone loss all over health magazines and television programs. Hopefully, you already use exercise as one means of staving…

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Sex - it can’t be anything but good for your body, right? But what about those with concerns about the stress that physical intimacy might put on their heart? While we may have heard urban myths about men and women having…

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When you wake up the morning after a tough workout, how do your muscles feel? If they’re good as gold, did you get in a good training session? If they ache, did you push too hard? Most athletes wonder what…

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The benefits of strength training for women are often touted by medical experts - even two sessions of moderate weight lifting each week can, they say, help prevent bone loss and stave off osteoporosis. But can older women still reap…

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Staying active makes you feel great, and you’ve heard all about the long-term health benefits. Now, a new study shows that regular physical activity actually keep your genetic material more youthful, making body cells viable for a longer period of time.…

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The typical image of an arthritic woman - elderly, hobbling and sickly - is beginning to change. While we may associate arthritis with older folk, the fact is, many younger men and women face some level of bone and joint…

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Maybe you have friends or family who have sought CAT scans for preventative health purposes - you know, to catch a problem before it starts. Medical professionals across the country are offering full body CAT scans for otherwise healthy people, but…

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Have you been loading up on sugar-free products in an attempt to eat healthier? If so, Dr. Gabe Mirkin has bad news for you - according to the renowned nutrition expert, the white flour found in most of these items…

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You’ve probably been hearing a lot about bacteria lately, with “probiotic” products flooding grocery shelves, and many crediting intestinal health with good digestion, less bloating and gas, and even better nutrient absorption. But does bacteria play a role in your weight? Dr.…

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You may have seen new products on the shelves advertising themselves as effective liver detoxification supplements - but does your liver really need to be cleaned out? Dr. Gabe Mirkin has investigated this new health claim, and reports back with his…

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Doctors have known for many years that having weak quad muscles (in the front of your upper legs) increases risk for damage to the cartilage in your knees. A study from Purdue University shows that strengthening these muscles slows down knee…

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A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that one of the best tests to predict your risk for having a heart attack is your Recovery Heart Rate.

Recovery heart rate is a measure of fitness…

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Exercisers are often told that muscle cramps are caused by lack of salt (sodium) or low potassium. However, recent studies show that athletes in endurance events who suffer cramps usually have normal sodium and potassium levels.

A review of…

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With aging, many people develop dark spots on their skin, particularly in the sun-exposed areas of the face and back of the hands. Others develop dark spots after pregnancy or trauma, such as an abrasion, insect bite or cut.

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