Which Diets Are Best For Your Health? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Is it hot enough yet? I’m not going to take a stand in the global warming debate. But I will say this summer has been extraordinarily hot – even for North Carolina. So, what can we do about it? I will list some options below. But with ...
What Does It Take to Build Muscle in Your 80s? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney As we age it becomes harder to build muscle, so we start to lose muscle mass and strength, a physiological process called sarcopenia. In last week’s issue of “Health Tips From the Professor” I shared studies showing it was possible to slow, and ...
The Role Of Muscle Protein In Energy Metabolism Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We’ve been told, It’s all downhill after 30.” That may or may not be true depending on the lifestyle choices we make. But for muscle mass, “It’s all downhill after 50!” Simply put, we start to lose muscle mass at an accelerating pace after 50, a ...
What Does This Study Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Fluoridation of drinking water has always been controversial. On one side you have the dental and medical community who claim that fluoridation is a great public health advance. Their claim is that it strengthens teeth and prevents tooth decay with minimal risk to the public. Although ...
What Causes Shin Splints? Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney July is here and Florida is hot! The “Snowbirds” have gone north to the cooler weather (a goal of mine!) and life is moving in the slow lane. For me, the slow down time is giving me the opportunity to work on ...
The Flaws And Blind Spots In This Study Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Has the omega-3 pendulum swung again? The recent headlines are downright scary. For example: “Fish Oil May Increase the Risk of Stroke and Heart Conditions.” “Fish Oil Supplements May Cause Harm, Study Finds. Is It Time to Ditch Them?” “Fish Oil Supplements May Lead to ...
What Does This Study Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You have probably heard the statement that optimists live longer before. In fact, you have probably heard so many times you assume it must be true. But is it a myth or is it the truth? This question is important because it can affect how people feel ...
Treating Your Levator Scapulae Muscle Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney This newsletter is moving into the 21st century! Everyone has been pushing me to get into videos, but I’m often a dinosaur and I could relate to just text and photos, so I pushed back. And finally, I saw the ...
What Causes Migraines And The Role Of Omega-3s In Prevention Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Migraines can be debilitating. And they affect millions of Americans. According to a recent survey 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men in the United States suffer migraine symptoms. Symptoms range from frequent headaches to visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting, extreme light and sound ...
Where Can Seniors Find The Protein And Leucine They Need? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Most Americans lose lean muscle mass as they age, a physiological process called sarcopenia. There are three factors that influence the rate at which we lose muscle mass as we age: Our physiology changes. Our bodies break down our protein stores more rapidly ...