Dr Mike

Some of my favorite posts by Dr Mike:

Antioxidants:
Are antioxidants harmful? Excellent post on antioxidants and how cells work. A little long, but well worth the read!


Cholesterol:
Cholesterol and cognitive decline Another reason why elders shouldn't take statins.

Jane Brody and her elevated cholesterol Post in response to Ms Brody's cholesterol dilemma.


Inflammation:
Inflammation and diet Excellent post about how our diet influences our levels of inflammation.

Krill oil and inflammation Dr Mike talks about a study treating inflammation with krill oil.


Obesity:
Fat and fatter Discussion about recent obesity statistics.

To lose weight you need to eat less and exercise more Is cutting calories and increasing exercise the best way to loose weight?

Thermodynamics and weight loss Dr Mike explains why a calorie is not a calorie.

Banting’s Letter on Corpulence Commenting on the publication from the late 1800s. Includes a link to the original letter.


Other:
Colon cancer and red meat Post debunking a recent cancer/red meat study.