Why Do Bellies Bloat?

Have you ever wondered why your abdomen bloats after eating? It was a puzzle for me for several years and I could not find a reason for “benign belly-bloating”. There are medical conditions that can make an abdomen large like bowel obstruction and ascites and they have to be ruled out. While at work in…

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How Does Exercise Prolong Life?

  There is a dose-response relationship between physical activity and length of life. The more and vigorous the movement, the longer the life. That was the topic of Physical Activity Correlates with Life Span. The more powerful the movement, the longer the life. So how does the body do that? How can movement and exercise make…

What Does Waist Circumference Really Measure?

“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” Doctor: “I want you to have some tests done right away. I am concerned that you may have metabolic syndrome. That will put you at risk for a heart attack and stroke.” You: “Sure, doc. Thanks for your concern. What do I do?” Doctor: “First, I…