Sat, 22 November 2008 Yoga for Depression This week on Fitness Rocks I have an interview with Dr. David Shapiro of UCLA about his research on using Yoga as a complementary treatment for depression. References: Yoga as a Complementary Treatment for Depression |
Sun, 16 November 2008 Big Money, Bad Science - What's the Best Way to Prevent Heart Disease? This week the JUPITER study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It is being haled in the lay press as a study that may fundamentally change how we approach the prevention of heart disease. It could result in millions of additional people being prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs. Is it good science or good marketing? References: JUPITER Study Editorial on JUPITER Study Lancet Editorial Lifestyle Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease with Lifestyle Diabetes Prevention Program |
Sat, 8 November 2008 Lifestyle and the Risk of Stroke In an article published in the journal Circulation researchers looked at the relationship between healthy lifestyle habits and the risk of stroke. I review the article in this episode of Fitness Rocks - you should listen! References: Primary Prevention of Stroke Through Healthy Lifestyles |
Sat, 1 November 2008 Dietary Supplements - Buyer Beware This week on Fitness Rocks I review two articles discussing the lack of regulation on the dietary supplement industry - you will be disturbed. References: Article from the FDA available online Doctor's Awareness of Dietary Supplement Regulation |
