When I talk to you about exercise, there are two messages I work hard to drive home: First, that literally anybody can do it, no matter what shape they’re in when they start. And second, that [...]
Category: Exercise
The “remarkable” power of diet and exercise
Would you like to hear about some “’Remarkable’ Findings From [the] Da Qing Diabetes Prevention Trial”? (Yes, that’s a real headline—and in a moment, you’ll see exactly why it made me [...]
The eight-week cure for “diabetes of the brain”
After yesterday’s discussion about the insidious role that anticholinergic drugs play in dementia, I thought you could use a little ray of hope—and some much-needed motivation to take your [...]
Your morning commute may be deadlier than you think
I live in New York City, where walking is a way of life. And especially now that the warm weather is here, I see no reason to commute anywhere using anything but my own two feet. But I recognize [...]
The secret to a longer life isn’t strength—it’s power
Yesterday’s discussion was a good reminder that doing something is better than doing nothing at all where your heart health is concerned. (And by a pretty significant margin, too.) But today, I’d [...]
Housework lowers your risk of heart disease by over 50 percent
Are you looking for some good news on the exercise front? (Hint: If you’re someone who can’t stand the thought of getting sweaty in a gym, this study is definitely for you.) According to new [...]
Lower your risk of death and disease with one small change
If yesterday’s conversation didn’t convince you that even the simplest exercise can add years to your life, hopefully this new study will do the trick. Because here’s the truth: You don’t need to [...]
A daily 30-minute walk could save your life
I like to use my platform to expose the lies and hypocrisy that threaten public health. And yes, Big Pharma and their bedfellows at the FDA keep me plenty busy on that front. But some days, I’m [...]
Shocking statistics reveal serious trouble for today’s kids
On Tuesday, I shared some research showing that it’s not enough for kids to just get outside—if you want to ward off allergies and asthma, they need to be getting dirty, too. But you know what? [...]
The simplest way to slash your stroke risk in half
One of my best friends recently passed away from stroke complications. So when news recently broke that 1990s teen heartthrob Luke Perry died of the same condition at only 52 years old, I knew [...]