by Dr. David Dunaief | Sep 23, 2020 | Diseases, Fitness, Stress
By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Comcast, one of America’s largest cable and internet providers, reported in May that Americans were watching an additional 8-plus hours of programming a week, whether on a television, computer or a portable device since the... by Dr. David Dunaief | Sep 4, 2020 | Diseases, Fitness
By David Dunaief, M.D. How many of us regularly check our resting heart rate, or pulse, and what can we learn from it? Resting heart rate is pretty important. In fact, it may play a role in longevity, heart disease — including heart failure, arrhythmias, heart attacks... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jun 12, 2020 | Fitness, Nutrition
Low inflammation may play a significant role in healthy aging By David Dunaief, M.D. What does it mean to you to “grow old gracefully?” For people I speak with, it means to be independent, mobile, mentally alert, and not burdened by chronic illnesses. In other words,... by Dr. David Dunaief | Dec 24, 2019 | Diseases, Fitness, Nutrition
Maintaining your mobility is crucial By David Dunaief, M.D. We have made great strides in reducing mortality from heart attacks. When we compare cardiovascular disease — heart disease and stroke — mortality rates from 1975 to the present, there is a substantial... by Dr. David Dunaief | Dec 8, 2019 | Diseases, Fitness, Nutrition
Fresh fruit and cinnamon may reduce risk By David Dunaief, M.D. What causes Type 2 diabetes? It would seem like an obvious answer: obesity, right? Well, obesity is a contributing factor but not necessarily the only factor. This is important because the prevalence of... by Dr. David Dunaief | Nov 15, 2019 | Diseases, Fitness
Pedometers may help achieve exercise goals By David Dunaief, M.D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of mortality in the United States, although it’s not highlighted much in the layman’s press (1). COPD is an umbrella term that...