Hello and happy Friday from The Exercise Doc! | Before you kick off the weekend with too much pizza, wine, or late-night TV snacking (you'll see why I mention those), I've got some health wisdom coming your way. | This week we're tackling two big questions: Is this gout? (hint: if your toe feels like it's auditioning for a horror movie, it might be) and why you keep eating more chips when the TV remote is in your hand than when it's not. Yes, "eating amnesia" is real—and no, you can't blame your empty cookie jar on memory loss. | As always, I've rounded up the top health headlines of the week, so you can impress your friends with more than just fantasy football stats or the latest Netflix recommendations. | Settle in, enjoy, and let's keep learning how to stay healthier, sharper, and just a little more amused along the way. | Doc Mike |
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| | Is This Gout?!!! What You Need to Know | If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night with your big toe throbbing in pain, you might have asked yourself: Is this gout? Gout is a common and painful form of arthritis that affects millions of adults, especially as they get older. It happens when uric acid builds up in the body, forming sharp crystals that settle into joints. The result? Sudden, severe pain, redness, and swelling that can make even walking feel impossible. |
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| | | | Eating Amnesia: Why Watching Television Makes You Overeat | Have you ever sat down with a bag of chips in front of the TV, only to look down and wonder where the chips went? You didn't mean to eat the whole thing, but somehow it disappeared. That's called eating amnesia. It happens when you're so distracted while eating that you don't realize how much food you've eaten—or you forget that you even ate at all. |
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| | | Healthy Headlines | | How Dehydration Secretly Fuels Anxiety and Health Problems Summary: Not drinking enough water could intensify stress responses, with under-hydrated individuals having significantly higher cortisol levels during stressful situations. URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250923021148.htm | Can Meditation Apps Really Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia? Summary: Meditation apps are revolutionizing mental health by providing easy access to mindfulness practices and new opportunities for scientific research. URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250922075000.htm | Physical Frailty May Be Associated With Increased Dementia Risk, Study Finds | HealthDay (9/24, Gotkine) reports a study found that "physical frailty may contribute to the development of dementia." The researchers observed that "the risk for dementia was significantly higher in those with prefraility and fraility compared with nonfrail individuals. https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/neurology/physical-frailty-may-contribute-to-risk-for-dementia-development | | | | Take a seat, take a breath, and discover how simple movement can make a big difference. Chair yoga is gentle, safe, and perfect for anyone who wants to feel stronger, improve balance, and ease stiffness—without needing to get down on the floor. Whether you're new to yoga or just looking for a more comfortable way to stay active, this course will show you how. Click below to learn more and reserve your spot—you'll be amazed at how much better you can feel from the comfort of your own chair! |
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