by drspar | All, Mental Performance
During the pandemic, we have come to appreciate the important of moments – times that bring us joy or peace or mark some milestone, like the experience of getting vaccinated or the announcement of the loosening of mask mandates… or even something unrelated to...
by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition
If you’re working out with weights or doing resistance bands or even body weight resistance along with cardio, what we call cross-training, you can use supplements to help further your gains. In a previous blog I wrote about some of my favorites. Now I’d like to...
by drspar | All, Heart Health
When it comes to your health, you have more power than you realize. Lifestyle choices like eating well, exercising, and managing stress can make an incredible difference when it comes to preventing chronic problems like coronary disease, diabetes, and more. I’ve seen...
by drspar | All, Heart Health
I’m a huge proponent of lifestyle changes to maintain your best asset—your health. When it comes to heart health, there’s a lot you can do to protect your ticker and prevent disease. I write about how basic diet changes can affect heart health here, and I hone in on...
by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition
Have you heard about turmeric? Derived from underground stems of the ginger plant known as Curcuma longa, this bright yellow spice is commonly used in Indian curries. It’s also a popular supplement thanks to a powerfully anti-inflammatory and antioxidant active...
by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition
Genetic testing is big business. More than 26 million people have taken an at-home ancestry test, according to a report issued by MIT Technology Review in early 2019. In fact, the industry seems to be accelerating – as many people purchased an ancestry test in...