Perform this exercise while you’re sitting and it will change your life
exercising the soleus muscle while your sitting offsets many of the negative health effects of the sedentary lifestyle
metabolic syndrome
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on metabolic syndrome...
How to prepare for the next pandemic? Start with healthier people
The Covid 19 pandemic has upended so much of our social order and stressed the health care system almost to its ...
Leucine
Leucine is unique among amino acids. It's a building block for proteins but it also serves as a hormonal switch to stimulate protein production.
Functional diagnostic medicine
Functional diagnostic medicine offers a new, effective approach to understanding the underlying causes of chronic diseases.
Fructose is bad for you
Since it’s found in fruits, sugar has always been a part of the human diet. Grains and dairy foods also contain ...
Intermittent fasting — a new path to better health
It's not only what you eat, it's when you eat. To improve body composition and health, try one of these three variations of intermittent fasting.
Which exercise builds the most muscle mass the quickest?
The benefits of the squat exercise for developing muscle mass and practicing alignment control.
I like cookies
Sugar provides instant gratification to the brain's pleasure centers. No wonder I like cookies so much! Unfortunately, the pleasure comes with many health risks.
Two best reasons not to eat at night
You should cut short your day's eating by 8pm or even earlier. Here's why...
Sitting is the new smoking
Discover all the ways sitting is bad for your health, and be inspired to choose alternatives.
The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness
Key topics from Dr. Lavine's lecture on Muscle Strength, Balance Training and Brain Fitness
Build your body’s access to abundant energy
When our tissues gradually lose their sensitivity to the effects of the hormone insulin, we're at risk of developing chronic conditions like obesity, arthritis, chronic pain, dementia, or type 2 diabetes. But there are practical steps you can take to restore your cells' sensitivity to insulin.
New support system growing for those with chronic illness
A new program is emerging that offers social support for people searching for natural diet and lifestyle solutions to chronic health problems.
Searching for a diabetic neuropathy cure? New, proven treatment revealed
The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy - pain, numbness, weakness, cold feet are becoming more common as diabetes becomes more common. Discover the recent research that shows the effectiveness of NeuroTactile Therapy.
Douse the flames of inflammation
Our ancestors from the Stone Age survived because their physiology evolved to match the environment that existed back then. But the typical diet and lifestyle of today - far different from those of Paleolithic times - puts you at risk for chronic degenerative conditions.