by Dr. David Dunaief | Aug 20, 2019 | Fitness
Our best line of defense is prevention By David Dunaief, M.D. When we are young, falls usually do not result in significant consequences. However, when we reach middle age and chronic diseases become more prevalent, falls become more substantial. And, unfortunately,... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 27, 2017 | Fitness
Are activity and exercise the same? By David Dunaief, M.D. Let’s begin with a pretest. I want to make it clear that a pretest is not to check whether you know the information but that you have an open mind and are willing to learn. 1) Which may have the most... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 3, 2017 | Fitness
Obscenely short intervals of exercise can still generate significant benefit By David Dunaief, M.D. What better way to start an article than with a pretest? 1) What minimum amount of exercise will reduce cardiovascular disease risk? a. 5 to 10 minutes per day b. 30... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 26, 2016 | Diseases, Fitness, Nutrition
By David Dunaief, M.D. Osteoporosis is a complex disease. For one thing, it progresses with no symptoms, until the more severe stage of fractures that cause potential disability and increase mortality. For another, the only symptoms are from the treatment with... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 22, 2016 | Diseases, Fitness
I believe the most salient teaching point in medical school and beyond was when a professor explained, as it relates to the patient diagnosis, when you hear hooves think horses not zebras. What this means is think of the more common or more likely diseases or... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jan 19, 2016 | Diseases, Fitness, Nutrition
By David Dunaief, M.D. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, which means there is progressive breakdown of neurons. Traditional medications that focus on dopamine levels and receptors help improve symptoms, sometimes dramatically, yet they have...