Balance meds with the quality of life - Dear Dr. Roach: Several years ago my husband received a stent for a 99 percent blockage. What had kept him alive was a network of collateral arteries, thanks to a lifelong high level of exercise. His cardiologist put him on Crestor, and he became an old man before his time ? muscle cramps, muscle weakness to the point that he was unable to exercise and our sex life became nonexistent. Also, his ... (May 21, 2013)
Do We Have to Cool Down After Exercise? - Contrary to what most of us learned in gym class, cooling down after a workout won't substantially improve limberness or reduce muscle soreness. A brief walk after exercise, however, may prevent dizziness by maintaining normal blood flow to the brain. (Apr 24, 2013)