People who exercise regularly have what we call “fit fat”. What this means is that their adipose tissue can release the fatty acids — the fuel muscles need — much faster than someone who does not exercise, causing them to burn fat at a more rapid rate. Dr. Power also lists the other advantages that someone with exercised muscles has over those who do not exercise regularly.

The question for today's show is around blood pressure and healthy levels in today's world. Dr. Power unpacks what is a generally healthy blood pressure level and why this norm is not actually present in contemporary US society. He shares the damage that occurs with even a slightly high pressure in the body and talks about the number of people who are affected by this condition at present.

The question for today's show is around blood pressure and healthy levels in today's world. Dr. Power unpacks what is a generally healthy blood pressure level and why this norm is not actually present in contemporary US society. He shares the damage that occurs with even a slightly high pressure in the body and talks about the number of people who are affected by this condition at present.

On the show today, Dr. Power talks about the immediate action that is necessary in the event of a stroke. Taking an aspirin is not a good idea and can actually worsen the situation. Dr. Power recommends immediately calling 911 in the case of a stroke so that the person in question can be transported to the hospital as soon as possible.

On the show today, Dr. Power talks about the immediate action that is necessary in the event of a stroke. Taking an aspirin is not a good idea and can actually worsen the situation. Dr. Power recommends immediately calling 911 in the case of a stroke so that the person in question can be transported to the hospital as soon as possible.

Today's show is focused on the metabolic syndrome, its causes, effects and dangers. Dr. Power takes the time to answer a few questions from a listener about growing bellies and lowered liver function. The main message here is the way in which our consumption can impact our resilience to this condition and lower the risks it poses.

Today's show is focused on the metabolic syndrome, its causes, effects and dangers. Dr. Power takes the time to answer a few questions from a listener about growing bellies and lowered liver function. The main message here is the way in which our consumption can impact our resilience to this condition and lower the risks it poses.

For this episode, Dr. Power is talking about preventive steps against the threat of a stroke. He first addresses the question of a cerebral hemorrhage and its place in the different types of strokes that occur. The exploration also covers more common forms of stroke and the habits that increase the likelihood of occurrence. The episode closes out with some thoughts on daily habit making and the big difference it can make to decreasing risk.

For this episode, Dr. Power is talking about preventive steps against the threat of a stroke. He first addresses the question of a cerebral hemorrhage and its place in the different types of strokes that occur. The exploration also covers more common forms of stroke and the habits that increase the likelihood of occurrence. The episode closes out with some thoughts on daily habit making and the big difference it can make to decreasing risk.

In this episode of the MD Memos podcast, Dr. Power discusses anticoagulants, which are medicines that help prevent blood clots. He talks about when it’s necessary for people to be on blood thinners and how it can help reduce the risk of clots, strokes and heart attacks.