You’ve heard me say it time and time again… Physical activity is fundamental to healthy aging. But here’s the million-dollar question… Can long-term physical activity really affect how long you [...]
Tag: Physical Activity
Walking protects against this serious, often fatal condition
Walking is the most common type of physical activity for older folks. It’s also the most underrated. But let me be clear: This form of exercise is effective. It helps prevent multiple chronic [...]
[WOMEN] Daily chores SLASH your risk of this leading cause of death
The last thing you want to do after a long day is clean the kitchen, sweep the floor, or take out the trash. But what if I told you doing daily household chores like this could SLASH your risk [...]
BEWARE: That Netflix binge may be fatal
It’s no secret that sitting isn’t good for you. And in the last two years of COVID-19, there’s no doubt you’ve been doing more of it. Netflix binges, zoom events, and teleworking have had [...]
Dropping those pre-pandemic, endless, mundane tasks are impacting our health in a MAJOR way
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a lot of change. Many people—not just us busy New Yorkers—were able to slow down mentally and physically. And of course, this can be beneficial in [...]
Good health is a mind-body condition
Does your primary physician pay as much attention to the social and emotional factors affecting your life, as they do to your test results and vital signs? Or—do you feel like you’re [...]
The only “prescription” you need for better heart health
Sometimes it feels like craziness is ensuing everywhere. Just last week I told you about the ugly truth behind those dazzling headlines suggesting vegetarians are heart-healthier than [...]
“All work and no workout” is hazardous to your health
Since we’ve been talking about the many health benefits of simply moving every single day, allow me to add yet another important caveat to that conversation. New research shows that [...]
One in every 14 deaths is attributed to this common “disease”
After yesterday’s discussion about the benefits of a brisk walk, I thought I’d spend some time today on an equally important message: Walking at any pace—heck, doing anything at [...]
COVID-19: Walk your way out of the danger zone
It’s been a while since I preached about the life-saving power of a simple walk. So today, I’m going to do just that. (I know—I manage to sneak exercise into everything that I write. [...]