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Is a High Protein Diet Healthy?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:51:17 PDT

Dr.Kristie Leong Some fitness gurus recommend a high protein diet for building lean body mass. There’s little doubt that getting enough protein is important, especially if you’re doing resistance exercise to increase lean body mass – but is more really better? Is a high protein diet good for...

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Garlic

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:55:13 PDT

Dr.Kristie Leong Eating garlic may not make you socially more acceptable, but it could make you healthier. There’s a reason why garlic is such a popular culinary herb. It adds incredible flavor to food – especially Italian dishes, but, unfortunately, the potent sulfur compounds leave a lingering...

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When Is the Best Time to Lose Weight?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:18:28 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Losing weight can be a tough battle. It takes a certain mindset to change unhealthy eating habits and focus on eating more nutritious foods that are still low in calories. On the plus side, it can be done - and many people have succeeded in reaching their ideal body weight by...

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Two New Health Benefits of Water

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:10:10 PDT

Dr.Kristie Leong When 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 newly discovered health benefits of drinking...

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Do Topical Vitamins Improve Aging Skin?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:21:01 PDT

Dr.Kristie Leong More 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 record numbers. But are these products really worth...

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Is Bike Riding Good for Weight Loss?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:55:29 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Not 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. Another way to enjoy the great outdoors - and...

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Does a One Day a Week Workout Work?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:32:35 PDT

By Dr Kristie Leong One 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 week workout have any real benefit? Is a...

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Is It Safe to Live Near a Cell Phone Tower When Pregnant?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:35:07 PDT

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 put a person at higher risk for cancer....

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Warning! Some Protein Shakes Are Contaminated With Heavy Metals

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:51:43 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong When 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 body builders use to boost their protein, they found...

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Does Depression Cause Weight Gain?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:35:00 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong M.D Adding 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 for many people, so it’s not surprising that...

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Five Habits That Help Stroke Survivors Live Longer

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:59:50 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Image 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, researchers found that the combined risk of stroke...

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What Does It Mean if You Have White Fingernail Lines?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:08:57 PDT

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 fingernails, do you see a horizontal white...

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Black Tea for Weight Loss?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:51:12 PDT

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 deserves. A new study shows that drinking...

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Do Isometric Exercises Build Muscle?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:26:34 PDT

Dr.Kristie Leong You’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 of exercise that’s done in a static position called...

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Resistance Exercise Improves Brain Health?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:47:33 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Mysid A 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 - and reduce the risk of brain degenerative...

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Are Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors Accurate?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:50:04 PDT

Dr.Kristie Leong If 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 a single reading in a doctor’s office – which...

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Should Children With Hypertension Participate in Sports?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:41:52 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit:Mikael Häggström Most 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 - due to the increase in obesity among kids. Most...

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Shark Cartilage for Treatment of Cancer?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:40:28 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong M.D. Image Credit: Zac Wolf A 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 unproven, there is some limited evidence that it...

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10 Tips To Stroke Prevention

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:41:09 PDT

By National Stroke Association, USA 1. 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 blood pressure checked at least once each year...

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Is Niacin Associated With a Higher Risk of Obesity?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:13:36 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong MD Image Source :NIH Niacin Deficiency Patient with Pellagra Can 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 good thing when it comes to the risk of...

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Can Overtime Work Shorten Your Life Span?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:40:55 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Working 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 Overtime at Work is Bad for the...

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Should You Exercise at Night?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sat, 15 May 2010 05:05:23 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong For 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 getting their body moving in the morning, while...

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Does Drinking Water Help With Weight Loss?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:48:48 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit: Ionut Cojocaru If 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 – and even death. Many diet and nutrition books...

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Simple Ways to Increase Insulin Sensitivity

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sun, 02 May 2010 06:57:16 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong Image Credit:Jakob Suckale A significant number of people are resistant to the insulin their body makes. Insulin is important for transporting glucose into cells so it can be used for energy production or for storage in the cells until it’s needed. When a person is resistant...

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Can Magnesium Increase Exercise Endurance?

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Syed K.Haque) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:30:07 PDT

By Dr.Kristie Leong M.D Whether you’re an athlete or a fitness buff, endurance is important. When you have good endurance you can run longer and further without becoming fatigued – and the effect carries over into your everyday life. When your endurance level is high, you won’t become as tired...

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