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Howard J. Luks, MD

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Exercise is more important than ever

Exercise Is More Critical Than Ever During A Pandemic

Far too many people are not exercising at the very time it has it could have its greatest payoff.  It's at times like these when exercise is more important

Sleep is so important for your health and ability to fight infections

12 Hacks to Improve Sleep in Times of Stress

Sleep is required by all living beings to remain healthy.  Poor sleep leads to poor health.  It is time to actively pursue sleep, much like we

plant based diet protein choices

Protein sources on a plant based diet

Whole food plant-based diets have helped many of our patients achieve health and weight goals that have eluded them for decades. None of those patients

ApoB predicts risk for heart disease

LDL and ApoB Exposure and the evolution of heart disease

What is the cause of atherosclerotic heart disease?  I reviewed this article for the sole purpose of improving my understanding of the etiology or cause of

Consequences of inactivity or rest on our health

The Serious Consequences of Recovery From Surgery and Inactivity

Injuries happen. Planned or unplanned surgery might put us in bed for a while.  Do you really need that brace? What are the consequences of as little as

LEg exercises improve longevity

Stronger Legs: 6 reasons why you should start squatting today

Larger muscles or muscle mass improves our chances of living longer, happier lives.  Muscle mass correlates with longevity.  Muscle mass correlates

Muscle mass and longevity

Muscle Mass, Strength and Longevity

When optimizing our health and longevity, prioritizing muscle mass and muscle strength are critically important considerations.  Our muscle mass, and

sedentary lifestyle and insulin resistance

Insulin Resistance: Are You One Of The 50% Of People Who Have It ?

Nearly 50% of Americans have Insulin Resistance (IR).  People with IR do not have a typical appearance.  Some of you with insulin resistance are thin

Exercise muscle mass and longevity and healthspan

Resistance and Balance Exercise to Live Longer and Healthier.

A balanced exercise program including resistance exercise has been proven to delay the onset of serious chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, dementia,

fructose

Why Are Sports Drinks and Juice Potentially Harmful To Our Health?

Far too many people still believe that a glass of orange juice in the morning is right for you.  Similarly, far too many still believe that downing a

metabolic health and orthopedic surgery

Metabolic Health: How Our Diet Affects Joint Pain

We need to focus on metabolic health, instead of focusing on the management of metabolic disease. From an Orthopedic Surgery perspective, our metabolic health

Alzheimers Disease Risk Reduction Living Longer

Delaying Alzheimer’s Disease and Neurocognitive Decline: Let’s Stay Active Longer

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating form of neurocognitive decline.  Too many people falsely assume dementia is an inevitable part of the aging

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