I find it funny that we coined the term “sitting disease” many years ago. I thought it was an apt way to help people understand that sitting too much can contribute to disease risk. Now, plenty [...]
Tag: Sitting Disease
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 [...]
Could the cure for sitting disease be a download away?
Now here’s a use of modern technology that I can really get behind… Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine recently completed the first-ever randomized clinical trial to be [...]
America’s sitting epidemic is getting worse…and much deadlier
Here’s a real shocker: Americans aren’t just failing to meet the minimum recommendations for regular exercise… they’re actually sitting more than ever before. You’ll have to pardon my sarcasm. [...]
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 [...]
The catastrophic combo that’s taking down older women
Obesity comes with a lot of notorious life-threatening risks. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer… the list goes on and on. But there’s one complication that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as [...]
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? [...]
Don’t let “sitting disease” destroy your brain
With the population getting older and living longer en masse, it’s more important than ever to keep your brain active. And in my experience, most patients are eager to follow any advice that [...]
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 [...]
One simple secret to staying impossibly young
I know I’ve said it before. But I really do love hearing from you. Knowing that my readers take the information I share with them to heart is an amazing feeling. That’s why reading your thoughts [...]
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