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- Two New Health Benefits of WaterDr.Kristie LeongWhen the summer sun creates a powerful thirst, many people reach for a sports drink, soft drink, or a cup of fruit juice to replace lost fluids. Maybe they should reach for a glass of water instead. A recent study highlighted some new...
- Do Topical Vitamins Improve Aging Skin?Dr.Kristie LeongMore companies are adding vitamins to their skin care products – on the premise that they have anti-aging benefits. Consumers are buying into this promise too, by purchasing these “vitamin enhanced” skin creams and lotions in re...
- Is Bike Riding Good for Weight Loss?By Dr.Kristie LeongNot everyone enjoys the same type of exercise – and the key to sticking with an exercise program is finding an activity you love. For some people, taking a brisk outdoor walk is a way to see the landscape while burning calories.
- Does a One Day a Week Workout Work?By Dr Kristie LeongOne of the most common reasons people give for not working out is lack of time. What if you can only fit in a workout once a week, say on the weekends – but you still want to build strength and lean body mass? Does a one day a we...
- Is It Safe to Live Near a Cell Phone Tower When Pregnant?By Dr Kristie Leong M.D.Is it safe to live near a cell phone tower when you’re pregnant? There’s been concern about cell tower health risks for awhile now – and for good reason. Some small studies show that living near a cell phone tower could...
- Warning! Some Protein Shakes Are Contaminated With Heavy MetalsBy Dr.Kristie LeongWhen you pop the top off a body building protein shake you don’t expect it to be contaminated with heavy metals – but don’t be too sure. When Consumer Reports magazine did an analysis recently of popular protein shakes that b...
- Does Depression Cause Weight Gain?By Dr.Kristie Leong M.DAdding a few unexpected pounds can make a person feel a little down, but what about the opposite scenario? Can feeling down make it more difficult to fight the battle of the bulge? Mood and eating habits are closely associated...
- Five Habits That Help Stroke Survivors Live Longer By Dr.Kristie LeongImage Credit:Glitzy queen00 Having a stroke is a life changing experience for most people and among those who survive a stroke there’s always the fear of a stroke recurrence. In a study published in the journal Stroke, researc...
- What Does It Mean if You Have White Fingernail Lines?Dr.Kristie Leong M.D.Image Credit: Keitei Does your doctor take a close look at your fingernails during a physical exam? This is a good practice since changes in nail appearance can be an early sign of health problems. If you look closely at your fin...
- Black Tea for Weight Loss?By Dr Kristie Leong M.D.Image Credit: Wikimol When it comes to the health benefits of black vs. green tea, green tea usually takes center stage, while black tea gets pushed to the back burner. But, poor old black tea may soon get the attention it des...
- Do Isometric Exercises Build Muscle?Dr.Kristie LeongYou’re probably most familiar with isotonic exercises – exercises that involve moving muscles against resistance. Weight lifters do this type of exercise all the time at the gym when they lift weights. But, there’s another type...
- Resistance Exercise Improves Brain Health?By Dr.Kristie LeongImage Credit: MysidA resistance workout may be just what the doctor ordered for brain health. According to new research from the American College of Sports Medicine, doing a resistance workout regularly may improve brain function -...
- Are Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors Accurate?Dr.Kristie LeongIf you have high blood pressure, monitoring your blood pressure at home makes a lot of sense. With home blood pressure monitoring you get a better idea of how your blood pressures change throughout the day – rather than depending on...
- Should Children With Hypertension Participate in Sports?By Dr.Kristie LeongImage Credit:Mikael HäggströmMost people think of hypertension as being an adult’s disease, but children get it too. Only about three percent of kids have high blood pressure, but studies show that the number is on the rise - d...
- Shark Cartilage for Treatment of Cancer?By Dr.Kristie Leong M.D.Image Credit: Zac WolfA popular book entitled Sharks Don’t Get Cancer first popularized the use of shark cartilage as an alternative treatment for cancer. Although taking shark cartilage to treat cancer has always been unpro...
- 10 Tips To Stroke PreventionBy National Stroke Association, USA1. Know your blood pressure. Have it checked at least annually. If it is elevated, work with your doctor to keep it under control.• High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of stroke.• Have your blo...
- Is Niacin Associated With a Higher Risk of Obesity?By Dr.Kristie Leong MDImage Source :NIH Niacin Deficiency Patient with PellagraCan too much niacin increase the risk of obesity in children? According to a new study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, too much niacin may not be a goo...
- Can Overtime Work Shorten Your Life Span?By Dr.Kristie LeongWorking overtime at work? It may not be good for your health. According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, logging too many overtime working hours could land you in the cardiologist’s office. Too Much Overtim...
- Should You Exercise at Night?By Dr.Kristie LeongFor most people exercising first thing in the morning works best – to get it out of the way and ensure that it gets done. Unfortunately, sunrise workouts don’t work for everyone. Not surprisingly, some people have a hard time g...
- Does Drinking Water Help With Weight Loss?By Dr.Kristie LeongImage Credit: Ionut CojocaruIf you drink more water, will it help you lose weight? Few can deny the importance of water. It plays a critical role in every chemical reaction in the body. Too little water can lead to dehydration –...
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