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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…
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Is 3 Cups of Coffee a Day Too Much?
Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh In my practice, this is one of the questions I get asked most often "Is 3 Cups of Coffee a Day Too Much?". My…
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Breastfeeding Guide: 25 Questions Every New Mother Should Know Before Feeding Her Baby
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh A newborn arrives, everyone says, “Just breastfeed.” But then the questions begin. Is the baby latching correctly? Is there enough milk? Why does the…
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Intermittent Fasting: Is It Really as Powerful as We Were Told? What the Latest Science Actually Shows
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh Skip breakfast. Stop eating after 6 p.m. Eat during an eight-hour window. Fast for 16 hours. It sounds simple. And that simplicity is one…
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Beetroot Benefits: Can This Simple Root Vegetable Lower Blood Pressure and Boost Exercise Performance?
You may know beet root as the deep-red vegetable that ends up in salads, soups, curries and juices. But there is another reason researchers have been paying attention to it.…
