There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. However, when researchers adjusted for familial factors by means of sibling analysis, they found a weaker association, although the link between high body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular disease remained strong. Read […]

Potatoes are the most eaten vegetable in the United States. But while most of us think that sweet potatoes are much healthier than the white variety, dietitian Shyla Cadogan debunks this myth. While both varieties are root vegetables, they come from different families,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]