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.
Meat Alternatives: A Healthier Choice or Corporate Greed?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The rise of ultra-processed meat alternatives poses a significant question. Marketed as healthier, more sustainable options, these products are often embraced by consumers looking to make better dietary choices. However, they too fall under the category of ultra-processed foods.
Women, do you have cardiovascular disease risk factors?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS As overweight and obesity continue to increase in society, there is an increased risk for younger women to develop heart disease as well.
Don’t Let Erectile Dysfunction Slow You Down; Try this exercise routine!
By Larnie Zellner BS With modifications to lifestyle such as diet and exercise, men may see positive significant benefits in erectile dysfunction as well as cardiovascular health. Don’t let ED negatively affect your life.
Reducing Sedentary Time at Work; Treadmill desk or Standing desk?
By Jon Stavres MS, ACSM-EP-C ACSM recommends that a person should exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week to stay healthy; and 1 hour a day five days a week to lose weight.
Why Your Oral Hygiene Matters To Your Heart
Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Research suggests poor oral hygiene is associated with cardiovascular disease, more specifically atherosclerosis