I know I’m always urging you take a simple evening walk. It’s a terrific, low-impact way to start an exercise regimen. And, as I’ve said numerous times, the benefits add up. But when you’re [...]
Tag: Exercise
Diabetics: Get moving after dinner
I’m always encouraging you to take a walk after dinner. And now a new study backs up this advice. Researchers at the University of Missouri found that people with Type 2 diabetes get more health [...]
20 minutes a day keeps the doctor away
Last week I told you about a study that showed how beneficial regular exercise is for menopausal women. But study after study shows exercise is key when it comes to preventing a breathtaking [...]
The “prescription” every woman over 40 should be getting.
As you know, I believe exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, I think exercise is so crucial to good health, I’ve incorporated a gym and medical exercise specialist into [...]
5 easy minutes to better health
I love telling you about simple, easy things that offer big payoffs for your health. And this one may just take the cake… New research shows that a leisurely 5-minute walk can reverse the harm [...]
Research uncovers another major benefit from walking
When things get stressful, I take a stroll through the neighborhood with my beagle, Remington. By the time we get back home, I always feel calm and refreshed. (Except when it’s 20 degrees out [...]
Saving your memory only takes minutes a day
I know I write about exercise a lot. But physical activity has so many profound health benefits I could write an entire book on the subject. Take the results of two new studies, for example. They [...]
The pill-free cure for fibromyalgia
I have quite a few patients with fibromyalgia. In fact, the first patient I saw this morning suffers from this condition. And it’s notoriously hard to tackle. So I’m always excited anytime I come [...]
The deadly disease you may not realize you have
I really can’t think of a better way to round out this week’s conversation than with the following reminder. Sitting down can be dangerous. In fact, if you do it too much, it will kill you. And [...]
Slash your risk of death and disability—just by standing up
I don’t often think of myself as middle aged. But the reality hits me when I look across my desk at patients who I think are far older than me…and they turn out to be far younger. Now, genetics [...]