Fitness

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Take More Than 20 Minutes to Eat a Meal

You can have your cake and eat it too – just do it slowly. Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast – think stuck food and […]

Published on March 24, 2025

Heart Rate Per Step Smartwatch Data Reveals Fitness

Folks frequently use their smartwatches to monitor their daily step count, aiming to get enough physical activity to improve their health. But smartwatches are tracking another measure of health that could prove even more important, a new study suggests. Smartwatches also… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on March 24, 2025

Dr. Crandall: Poor Sleep Raises Risk for Heart Attack, Dementia

Poor sleep can lead to more dangerous problems than just feeling drowsy during the day. Sleep disruptions can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart attack and even dementia. If you feel sleepy during the day or a family member tells you that you snore, you may be… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on March 23, 2025