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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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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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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…