The “Goldilocks Effect” Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The low carb wars rage on. Low carb enthusiasts claim that low-carb diets are healthy. And they claim the lower you go, the healthier you will be. Let me start with some definitions: The typical American diet is high carb. It gets about 55% of its calories from carbohydrates. [Note: ...
Is Everything You Knew About HDL Wrong? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Over the past couple of weeks” I have talked about one of the greatest strengths of the scientific method - namely that investigators constantly challenge, and occasionally disprove, existing paradigms. That allows us to discard old models of how things work and replace them with better ...
Can Chocolate Help You Lose Weight? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Sometimes you come across news that just seems too good to be true. The claims that you can lose weight just by eating chocolate are a perfect example. Your first reaction when you heard that was probably “Sure, when pigs fly!” But it’s such an enticing idea – ...
How Were We Led Astray? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You have probably heard that moderate alcohol consumption is healthier than complete abstinence from alcohol. It is certainly a popular viewpoint. It is also a scientific paradigm. By that I mean: It is supported by multiple clinical studies. Elaborate metabolic explanations have been proposed to support this paradigm. It ...
What Do These Recommendations Mean For Non-Athletes? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney I have been following the research on omega-3s for athletes. But I have been reluctant to review that research in “Health Tips From the Professor” because: Most of the studies are small. Each study measures the effect of omega-3 supplementation on different aspects of exercise and ...
Can You Achieve Permanent Weight Loss? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Why is the dreaded yo-yo rearing its ugly head again? You tried a new diet this year, and it worked really well. The weight came off easily. But the diet is over, and the pounds are starting to creep up once again. You are beginning to wonder if ...
Leading Causes Of Maternal Deaths Author: Carolyn Curtis, MSN, CNM, RN, FACNM, FAAN Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Maternal Mortality In The United States Between 2018 and 2021, the maternal mortality (death) rate in the United States nearly doubled, placing the country last among developed nations in maternal health outcomes. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is a key indicator of ...
What Does This Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You may remember the nursery rhyme, “Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean…” You may know people who fit these extremes. And in terms of diets these extremes might represent the vegan and keto diets in today’s world. The nursery rhyme assures us ...
Why Are Protein Supplements Contaminated? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney There are lots of good reasons for using protein supplements. Some people use them as healthier substitutes for fatty, cholesterol-rich animal protein foods. Some people use them as calorie-controlled meal substitutes to lose weight. Some people use them to build muscle mass. Some people use them to retain ...
Walking Your Way To Health Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions. And if you are like millions of Americans, you may already be making plans to join a gym, get a personal trainer, or join a spin class. The problem is these are all expensive options. And a good portion of that money is ...