A practicing physician for more than 40 years and a radio talk show host for 25, Dr. Mirkin is a graduate of Harvard University and Baylor University College of Medicine. He is one of a very few doctors board-certified in four specialties: Sports Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Pediatrics and...
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Bicycle Riding Posture
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Dr. Gabe M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Recreational bicycle riders probably should not try to tuck their heads down in the form of racers. A study from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland shows that "aerodynamic ...
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Bonking: low blood sugar
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Dr. Gabe M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Yes, I know the word has another meaning. But in sports, bonking is running out of blood sugar. If you watch a major bicycle race on TV, you have to be impressed by how ...
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Burning Feet while Cycling
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Dr. Gabe M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Many cyclists suffer from "burning foot syndrome", pain on the bottom of the feet, particularly during a long ride. After years of this problem, I tried a simple tip from Road ...
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