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Blood Pressure Meds (ACE-Is & ARBs) & COVID-19
We are covering an update on blood pressure medications and COVID-19, ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors, and ARBs (Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers). There's been a lot of work going on. The recommendations haven't changed much, but I thought it would be helpful to...
The information theory of Aging, David Sinclair’s LIFESPAN Part 2
This time we will cover more about Dr. Sinclair's book, LIFESPAN, starting with a topic we mentioned in the previous blog, metformin as an antiaging drug. Below you will find the TAME study. TAME stands for "Targeting Aging with Metformin." Dr. Barzilai is the principal...
The Information Theory of Aging: David Sinclair’s Book LIFESPAN (Part 1)
This time we are talking about aging. In a series of three blogs, we will discuss a fascinating book recommended to me by one of our viewers through our YOUTUBE channel - Lifespan, by David Sinclair. LIFESPAN is a long book, and we will review key points. Dr. Sinclair goes into...
Longevity: Diets vs. Pills
This week's blog talks about the anti-aging pill or "forever pill." According to Bloomberg Businessweek and several other headlines, this drug has properties that delay the process of aging. The cover picture shows a woman celebrating her 173rd birthday in the magazine. And it...
How to Identify and Handle Chronic Inflammation
Generally, inflammation is a sign that our body’s immune system is responding to an injury or illness. Acute inflammation is short-term, immediate and is often localized. Systemic or chronic inflammation, on the other hand, tends to be long-term and may be spread across...
How to Stop Ghrelin, the Hunger Hormone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Rv5n2UKFM In this week's blog, we will talk about ghrelin: the hunger hormone, a fascinating topic raised for me by Jenny Ruhl in the book "Diet 101". Multiple hormones change our perception of hunger and appetite. The stomach produces...
Plant-based vs. Sugar-Free – Who’s Right? How to Use Food Labels Right
This week's blog is about the plant-based diet. Diet is by far the most important driver of health. & yet the scientific evidence is confusing. So the debates about diet are endless. The balance of macronutrients (low fat vs....
Dexcom G6 vs. Freestyle Libre Which one is better?
This time we are discussing an exciting topic, continued blood glucose monitoring (or CGM) devices, I bought a Dexcom G6, and I want to share with you my experience. Despite an excellent reputation, the Dexcom ^ didn't meet my expectations. And it didn't justify the higher...
New Risk factors for type 2 diabetes, Part 2
In the first part of this blog series, we reviewed an article that showed us how insomnia is one major risk factor for type 2 diabetes; this week, we explore how other hidden risk factors can influence the development of diabetes and its complications. Let's review some of the...