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Cardiovascular May 3, 2024 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently had a CAT scan of my chest as an evaluation for pneumonia. I didn’t have pneumonia, but I got an unexpected high calcium score in my coronary arteries. Does the calcium I eat affect this? I thought calcium was related to bone health? Now I’m being evaluated for my risk of heart disease and stroke. Should others in my family get their calcium score? ANSWER: A coronary calcium scan is a risk assessment tool that helps your healthcare team recommend if measures are needed to lower your risk of coronary artery…
Proper IVF preparation gives you the best chance of pregnancy. Here’s what to know.IVF uses advanced technologies and medications to help eggs and sperm turn into embryos. The resulting embryos can be frozen and saved for later or implanted directly into the uterus to help you achieve a pregnancy.Preparing for IVF cycles involves tuning up your lifestyle to help optimize your fertility and give you the best chance of having a baby. Here’s our guide to IVF success.Step one in your quest for a baby is to find the right fertility doctor for you. Why? Because everyone’s path to parenthood…
By the nature of how depression manifests itself, it’s often hard for those in its grip to seek any support, let alone therapy. And while it may seem like everyone else isn’t struggling, there’s a good chance that’s not the case. In fact, major depression is one of the common mental illnesses, affecting about 8% of all American adults every year. But it doesn’t have to remain that way. Though there are some tell-tale signs of depression, other indicators aren’t quite as obvious, and a mental health professional can offer an objective analysis of your situation, as well as a…
Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 71 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they explore an intriguing question: A recent study published in Nature suggests that the key to a longer, healthier life is not achieved by stuffing our faces around the clock. Instead, starving ourselves for a bit might be the ticket to turning back the clock on aging. What is the science behind this hunger game? Is fasting the ultimate cheat code for defying time? Listen to the Science Dispatch on iTunes Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts. Or add the RSS feed to your…
Time Stamps 00:00:00 – Intro and Plugs 00:11:33 – Stretch-mediated hypertrophy and hyperplasia in animals 00:44:59 – Stretch-mediated hypertrophy in humans/how muscle fibers grow 00:56:08 – Impact of stretching interventions on hypertrophy in humans 01:44:28 – Results vs lengthened resistance training 02:11:08 – Recap/takeaways from resistance training literature 02:42:47 – Audience questions References Do Lengthened Partials Really Stimulate Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy? (Stronger By Science Article) Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of adult chicken anterior latissimus dorsi muscles following stretch with and without denervation Meta-Analysis of Variation in Sport and Exercise Science Identifying the Structural Adaptations that Drive the Mechanical Load-Induced Growth of Skeletal…
If you often experience midday hunger pangs coupled with near-debilitating bouts of fatigue, you’re in good company. What’s known as the afternoon slump is quite common, and often the result of a dip in blood sugar levels, according to Jerry Bailey, DC, LAc, certified nutritionist, acupuncturist, chiropractic, and functional medicine physician at Lakeside Holistic Health. Blood sugar, also known as glucose, is a crucial source of energy for all of the cells within your body. “Blood sugar comes from the food we eat and is carried to the cells throughout our body through our bloodstream,” he explains. “When our blood…
When it comes to weight loss, building functional strength is key. Functional exercises not only help you burn calories but also improve your overall movement patterns, making daily activities easier and more efficient. Whether you’re aiming to shed a few pounds or simply want to enhance your fitness level, I recommend incorporating functional strength exercises into your routine to accelerate your weight-loss journey. Here are 10 of the best functional strength exercises for weight loss to help you reach your goals. Remember to perform each exercise with proper form and control, and gradually increase the intensity and difficulty as you…
The anticipation of summer has been brewing since Punxsutawney Phil declared that warmer weather would be coming early this year. But now that Memorial Day is right around the corner, your excitement is met with a reminder that it can all be a bit stressful. Sure, there’s the joy of weekend trips, outdoor happy hours, and backyard BBQs—but between travel logistics, a packed calendar, and changes in schedule (read: the kids are out of school—help), it can be easy to feel more like hibernating. Here’s the thing: Tuning into your mental health is essential all year long, no matter how…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to start it off than taking the first step in seeking help or assisting those who would like to start counseling. Doing so raises awareness and helps break down negative, long-held beliefs — many of them untrue — about what it means to attend therapy, whether as an individual, couple, or family. For those new to the process, and understandably ambivalent, let’s discuss how you can play a key role in changing societal attitudes toward mental health — even before you even sit in a therapist’s office —…
Let’s be honest: It can be incredibly frustrating when life throws unexpected hurdles in the way of your weight-loss goals. But fear not, because your journey to a healthier you doesn’t have to be derailed by a busy schedule or the absence of a gym membership. Sometimes, the most effective workouts happen right in the comfort of your own home. That’s why I’ve crafted a selection of the 10 best at-home cardio exercises for weight loss. This comes with a caveat: I’m not one to limit exercises by labeling them strictly as “cardio.” It’s all about the method behind the…