By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Short videos have become a daily habit for millions of people. Social media platforms filled with fast; entertaining clips make it easy to lose track of time while scrolling through one video after another.
Diabetes Medications That Protect the Heart
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS For many years, medications for type 2 diabetes were evaluated mainly for how well they lowered blood sugar. While controlling glucose is important, doctors now recognize that diabetes also greatly increases the risk of heart disease and heart failure.
Are Common Pain Relievers Safer in the Hospital Than We Thought?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Most people have taken medications like ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs to manage pain. These medications, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are widely used and effective, but they have long been associated with potential kidney problems, especially in hospital settings.
Beyond medication: A New Approach to Managing Migraines
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS If you have ever experienced a migraine, you know it is more than just a headache. It can disrupt work, sleep, and daily life, often leaving people searching for anything that might bring relief.
Heavy Alcohol Use May Quietly Damage the Brain
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Most people know that heavy drinking can harm the liver or heart, but fewer realize that alcohol can also affect the brain in ways that are harder to see. Over time, chronic alcohol use has been linked to problems with memory, planning, coordination, and decision making.
Medical Cannabis and Heart Health: Is it safe for the heart?
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Many people turn to cannabis to manage pain, anxiety, or other chronic conditions, often assuming it is a safer or more natural option. But as use increases, researchers are beginning to take a closer look at how cannabis may affect other aspects of health, particularly the heart.
The Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs Beyond GLP 1 Therapies
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS These medications were originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, but they are now widely used to support weight loss. As newer versions continue to be developed, researchers are asking whether these next generation drugs may be even more effective than current options.
Are Egg Yolks Really Bad for Your Cholesterol? Likely Not!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA, CSCS Many people were told to skip the yolk and stick to egg whites. But newer research is challenging that long held belief and suggesting that eggs may not be the problem they were once thought to be.
Vitamin D! A Bigger Role in Thyroid Health Than We Thought
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Emerging research suggests that vitamin D may have a much broader role in the body, particularly in how the immune system functions. This is especially important when it comes to thyroid health, an area where immune regulation plays a major role.
Lower Blood Pressure Without Medication; Try Exercise & the DASH diet!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In a recent study, adults with stage 1 hypertension followed the DASH eating patterns, fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. One group ate DASH foods on a normal schedule; the other ate the same foods within a consistent 8-hour window each day.