I haven’t talked about kids’ health issues for a while, but this latest study on childhood obesity really struck a chord with me. As you may know, my first book Feed Your Kids Well was about how [...]
Tag: Exercise
The No. 1 prescription I give all my patients
I give almost all of my patients a prescription for exercise, just as I would for any other part of their treatment plan. However I’m not naive to the fact that people hate to exercise. In fact, [...]
Get your workout at work — without even leaving your desk
I love it when I come across a study that has the potential to really change the status quo. In this case I’m talking about making the term “sedentary” obsolete. The World Health Organization [...]
New UK study reveals “slow and steady” pace may be deadly
Today I read some new research published recently in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet that I think everyone should know about. This large-scale study developed a questionnaire that can [...]
Easy exercise extends your life
I know I harp on this time and again, but I can’t help but cringe every time a new patient tells me they just don’t have time for exercise. While exercising may seem ominous, as I’ve said [...]
A strong case against a dangerous category of muscle-building supplements
Today’s topic is not something I routinely write about, but it is very important, as so many men are currently taking muscle-building supplements (MBSs) that contain creatine or androstenedione. [...]
Exercise: A little is good, more is better
I’ve long told you about the benefits of regular exercise. Just a 20-minute walk a day is enough to impact your health in a very positive way. And a recent study shows that even less than that [...]
The simplest steps you can take to decrease heart disease and diabetes risk
I’ll never let up on my refrain that taking a walk is one of the best things you can do. And now that spring is here, it’s the perfect time for a reminder of the benefits you can get from a [...]
A 15-minute walk every day can chase your cravings away.
When you’re trying to lose weight—or keep it off—finding effective ways to deal with cravings is an absolute must. And a new study shows there may be a simple way to manage those inevitable [...]
Exercise boosts stamina…in more ways than one
I’ve talked about the benefits of exercise for everything from memory to blood sugar to cardiovascular health. But a new study I just read shows benefits in another arena. One most people [...]