In this article from April 9, 2019, Dr. Martin Juneau of the Montreal Heart Institute looks at the interplay between regular exercise and sedentary periods as it relates to health risk factors. It is well established that regular physical exercise improves lipid levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are cardiovascular risk factors.…
My Watch Told Me to Go to the Hospital
The role technology plays in our lives is rapidly evolving. The rise of wearable technology from fitness trackers to the Apple watch has been made possible by the technology getting smaller and faster. Technology is becoming part of us. As these technologies are being developed and tested, there is a need for guidelines to address…
What is a Normal Heart Rate?
What is a normal heart rate? Everyone wants to know what is normal, especially when it comes to heart health. Basic questions that are often asked or searched on the internet include: How do I determine a heart rate? What is a normal heart rate or pulse rate? What is a normal resting heart rate?…
HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training
What is HIIT ? HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It is a relatively long-standing training technique that has gained popularity and awareness in recent years. To understand what HIIT is, you must first know what is meant by 'Interval Training'. Interval training is a training method whereby two different intensities of workout are…
Exercise in Coronary Artery Disease
Exercise & Heart Disease – Why it is Essential
Deadlifts – The Ultimate Guide
Want to strengthen your back? Or just improve your overall physique? Then deadlifts are certainly something you should incorporate into your workout regimen. Learn the proper technique, whether to use a belt, and variations that can give you more strength and definition.
Metformin Weight Loss – Does it Work?
Metformin weight loss claims are something that are often talked about by health professionals to be one of the benefits of commencing metformin therapy, but are they true? This is Similar to Phentermine. At myheart.net we've helped millions of people through our articles and answers. Now our authors are keeping readers up to date with cutting…
Low Carb Diets and Cholesterol Levels – When High Fat Isn’t Bad
The following article is not intended to be part of the debate concerning cholesterol, or whether a low carb high fat diet such as the Atkins diet is good for long term health, it is simply to review the evidence with respect to the effect of low carb diets on cholesterol. One of the problems…
Science of Exercise: Basal Metabolic Rate
By Philip Johnson, MD, PhD The science of exercise will be a series of articles meant for those of you who like to dig a little bit deeper, yet remain practical when it comes to exercise. Prior to my career in medicine I was an engineer, which has served me well when thinking about the science of…
