You know that friend who can eat anything she wants and not gain weight? Meanwhile, you eat all the right things and yet can never seem to lose weight, at least not for long? Sometimes you think: I feel like the deck is stacked against me, and it s not my fault. I have a slow metabolism. I was born this way. Well, now it turns out you may be
right! There is a so-called fat gene–or a variant on chromosome 16–that in part determines who has a harder time maintaining a healthy weight from the fear they learn to feed themselves. But the mechanism may not be what you think. It s not simply that some people torch calories and others burn like a candle. It s subtler than that, and this gene shows us that there are ways to learn to eat to short circuit your hardwiring. One doctor has advice on how he beat it and you can too.
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Twice-monthly health columns are written by a practicing cardiologist, clinical professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms. He s an author and has appeared on national TV, including Dr. Oz and The Doctors Show.
By Dr. Joel Kahn For many people, 2020 may have been the most stressful year of their lives. The Covid19 virus, the lockdowns, the isolation and the fractured economy were dominant. Although we are beginning to see signs of hope and resolution this year, stress is still palpable, and so we need a simple coping method.
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The writer of twice-monthly health columns is a practicing cardiologist, clinical professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms. He is an author and has appeared on national TV, including Dr. Oz and The Doctors Show.
By Dr. Joel Kahn It s Heart Month time to reflect and protect the heart. Let’s say that you are working hard at your career and have goals to provide for your family’s security and to build your future retirement. Nothing can stop you you are at the top of your game. Nothing, that is, except a health crisis.
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The writer of twice-monthly health columns is a practicing cardiologist, clinical professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms. He s an author who has appeared on Dr. Oz and The Doctors Show.
By Joel Kahn It shouldn t be surprising that what you eat matters greatly in terms of your health. It may matter the most when you are healing from an illness.
This Baconator Cheeseburger and Baconator Fries have 1,500 calories combined. (Photo: Wendy s) The ability of vitamin-rich and nutrient-rich fresh foods, abundant in colors and plant fiber, to promote recovery from medical issues, is proven. Many studies confirm that processed meats and other foods with excess saturated fats, salt and sugar, along with sugar-sweetened beverages, are all harmful to our health.
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the top diet trends for the year and why the Mediterranean Diet is an overall favorite.STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images
The Mediterranean diet inspired by the cuisines of Spain, Italy and Greece has been named the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report for the fourth consecutive year. With its focus on fish, healthy fats and unprocessed grains, there s good evidence that sticking to this diet can lead to a longer life. But now, evidence is mounting that the Mediterranean diet may have benefits even beyond life longevity.