Brad King
The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 2)
Brad King MS, MFS In the realm of cardiovascular health, the winds of change are reshaping our understanding of heart disease risk factors. Traditionally, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were considered the primary villain in the narrative of cardiovascular disease. However, recent research has begun to draw the curtain back on a more complex scene, revealing actors that play roles equally, if not more, critical in the development of heart disease: insulin resistance, C-reactive protein (CRP), and the nuanced world of LDL particle size. The Unseen Culprits: Insulin Resistance and CRP Insulin resistance, a condition where cells in...
Brad King
The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 1)
These medications rank among the world's most frequently prescribed, largely due to the prevailing medical consensus that even moderate increases in LDL cholesterol significantly heighten mortality risk. WRONG!
Brad King
Enhancing Muscle Recovery and Reducing Injury Risks: The Power of Active Recovery
Brad King, MS, MFS If you’re like most people who exercise, you probably never bother stretching, and if you do, you stretch before your workout to warmup. But according to myriad research, stretching (either before or after a workout) is not all that beneficial when it comes to muscle recovery or reducing chance of injury. Don’t fret, there’s a much better and safer way to recover from a workout and it’s not nearly as painful to do! Introducing Active Recovery. Active recovery involves concluding a workout by engaging in low-intensity exercises and cool-down activities immediately after finishing. Recent research shows...
Brad King
Nourishing Aging Bodies: Understanding Nutritional Needs as We Grow Older
Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol is not necessarily the enemy it has been portrayed to be. Adequate cholesterol levels are vital for hormonal health, brain function, and cell membrane integrity.
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