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Should I Take a Daily Aspirin?

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 15, 2021 at 10:44 AM

It is all about risk versus benefit. There is a small risk of aspirin causing bleeding. However, there is overwhelming evidence that aspirin helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. This study reports that if you have little RISK of having a heart attack or stroke, the risk out weighs the benefit of a daily aspirin regiment. HOWEVER, if you have known plaque in your heart or carotid arteries; had a stroke, heart attack, cardiac bypass, cardiac angioplasty or have peripheral artery disease, the BENEFIT of aspirin far out weighs the very small risk of aspirin induced bleeding.

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Just what I have been preaching: Low Carbs...

Posted by Charles Waisbren on October 01, 2021 at 2:32 PM

This new study shows that a diet low in carbohydrates but less stringent on fat intake actually promotes heart health.

It is better that the fats are unsaturated but still, regardless, limiting the carbohydrates is the key.

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The "right" amount of exercise for good health

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 17, 2021 at 8:56 AM

How much exercise is the right amount?  This article seems to suggest 8000 steps a day or 45 minutes of daily exercise is the "sweet spot".  However, I still wonder whether healthier people are able to exercise or whether exercise makes you healthier.  I haven't really seen any "cause and effect" studies.

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My wife is a saint

Posted by Charles Waisbren on September 11, 2021 at 8:09 AM

My wife is a saint.  I exercise for an hour every day.....REGARDLESS.  She doesn't mind.  Some spouses find exercise obsessiveness intrusive.

Read this funny article.

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How to combat back to work anxiety

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 27, 2021 at 11:46 AM

I am not sure that I agree with this article.  I vote to combat back to work anxiety with the present pandemic by continuing to mask up, maintain social distancing and by getting the Covid 19 vaccination booster.

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High Intensity Interval Training is the way to go

Posted by Charles Waisbren on August 15, 2021 at 9:03 AM

I know:  High intensity interval training is the way to go.  I admit, I just plow along on my indoor recumbent bike for an hour a day.  It is quite difficult to push to get to the high intensity level.  Do the best that you can do....  Any exercise is better than none at all.

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