Posts by Dr. Jonny Bowden
A Terrific Way to Build Strength and Fitness
Push-ups are a terrific way to build upper-body strength and endurance. They’re also a symbol of fitness and vigor.
Read MoreCoffee Ain’t So Bad After All!
People who already drink a lot of coffee don’t have to feel ‘guilty’ as long as coffee does not affect their daily life.
Read MoreA Hidden (and Unexpected) Danger of Too Much Salt
For years, we’ve been hearing about the dangers of too much sodium in the diet. In salt-sensitive people, sodium can, in fact, raise blood pressure.
Read MoreAnother Reason to Lower Your Glycemic Load
A new study has found that high-glycemic-load diets are strongly associated with an increased risk for diabetes.
Read MoreThe Most Effective Diet for Weight Loss and Appetite Control
When it comes to losing weight and curbing appetite, one diet smokes the competition. That’s a diet high in protein and low in carbs.
Read MoreDoes Feeling Good Make You Exercise?
It’s been established that exercise can enhance your mood. But does being in a good mood increase the likelihood that you’ll exercise in the first place?
Read MorePower Up Your Memory
As we’ve reported in ETR, turmeric has many health benefits, including the ability to reduce the pain and stiffness of arthritis. But you can also use this spice to power up your memory.
Read MoreGlycemic Index? Not So Fast
If you’re a regular ETR reader, you already know how important the glycemic index is to make sure you’re eating well. But there’s a big problem with using the glycemic index as a guide to eating: It doesn’t take into account portion size. Glycemic load – a far more useful number – does.
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