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Is Red Meat Actually Bad for You?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is a genuinely divisive topic among patients, and honestly, among doctors too. My honest answer: it depends heavily on how much you eat,…
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Omega 3 Benefits: What It Can Really Do for Your Health—and What the Hype Gets Wrong
You have probably heard the same advice again and again: eat more fish, take fish oil, protect your heart, support your brain, and reduce inflammation. But there is a problem.…
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Does Cold Weather Cause Colds?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh I hear this one every winter, usually from a patient bundled up wondering how they still got sick. My honest answer: cold weather itself…
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Do Eggs Raise Cholesterol?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Few foods have flip-flopped in reputation as much as eggs, and patients ask me about this constantly. My honest answer: for most healthy people,…
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Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh I hear this question often, usually from someone whose parent warned them it would cause arthritis. My honest answer: no, cracking your knuckles does…
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Carbs: Are They Really Bad for You? The Truth About Healthy and Unhealthy Carbs
For years, carbs have been treated like the main enemy of weight loss. Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and even fruit have sometimes been pushed aside in the belief that eating…
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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Everyone?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Intermittent fasting comes up in almost every diet conversation I have with patients these days. My honest answer: it's safe for many healthy adults,…
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How Many Hours of Sleep Do Adults Really Need?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Patients ask me this constantly, usually while apologizing for only getting six hours. Here's my honest take: most healthy adults need 7 to 9 hours…
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Hypertension: Don’t Just Cut Salt—This Nutrient May Help Lower Blood Pressure Too
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh You may feel completely normal, go about your day, eat your usual meals and never suspect anything is wrong. Then a routine blood pressure…
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Does Coffee Raise Blood Pressure?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is a fair question, and the answer is: yes, but usually only temporarily and modestly. Caffeine can cause a short-term spike in blood…
