Posted inMedical Snippets
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…
Posted inMedical Snippets
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…
Posted inBreastfeeding
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…
Posted inHealth And Fitness
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.…
Posted inScreen Time
Screen Time in Children: How Much Is Too Much? The Complete Guide Every Parent Needs
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh Screen time has become part of childhood. Children use phones to watch cartoons, tablets to complete homework, televisions for entertainment, computers for school and…
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Bone Health After 40: 7 Foods and Habits That Can Help Protect Your Bones as You Age
Your bones may look solid and permanent, but they are living tissue. Throughout life, old bone is continuously broken down and replaced with new bone. As we get older, however,…
Posted inWeight Loss
Weight Loss: 10 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight Safely and Keep It Off
You decide it's time to lose weight. You cut your meals, skip carbohydrates, spend hours exercising and promise yourself that you will follow the strictest diet possible. Then something happens.…
Posted inType 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: The Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and What to Do
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh Imagine a child or young adult who suddenly becomes extremely thirsty, starts using the bathroom repeatedly, loses weight without trying, and feels exhausted all…
Posted inRheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis: 9 Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore—and What You Can Do About It
Medically reviewed by Dr Itender Pal Singh Your fingers feel stiff when you wake up. Your wrists hurt when you work. Your knees feel swollen after a normal day. You may…