As I expressed last week, I’m not a big fan of grand, sweeping New Year’s resolutions that you can’t keep up past the first week in February. I’d rather see you make small, sensible changes that [...]
Category: Exercise
Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to exercise
After last week’s Thanksgiving feast, you’re probably feeling the call to get out and exercise. As always, I encourage moderation, as the current science shows that engaging in just 140 to [...]
Moderate exercise helps prevent the leading cause of vision loss in older adults
Last month, I discussed how experiencing vision problems as you get older isn’t “normal” or unavoidable. In fact, even serious vision problems can be treated (if you catch them early)—or even [...]
This simple, daily task may reduce cancer risk up to 31 percent
The mainstream likes to blame cancer on all its favorite targets—such as fat, red meat, and alcohol. But the science shows that none of those factors amount to a hill of beans. Instead, most of [...]
Protect your eyesight by doing less of this “healthy” activity
I often warn you about the many dangers of high-intensity exercise (or what I call “excess-ercise”)—including damage to heart, joints, soft tissues, and internal organs. And now—a new study has [...]
American Heart Association finally issues warning against over-exercising
In February, scientists with the American Heart Association (AHA) made a major admission about the dangers of high-intensity exercise (or what I call “excess-ercise”). They admitted that engaging [...]
Three more reasons why closing gyms for coronavirus is a good thing
Last week, most states shut down indoor gyms and fitness centers in an effort to thwart the spread of the “corona-bug,” forcing people to head outside to exercise. The way I see it, this new [...]
These five medical myths just won’t go away
The past few weeks have seen an abundance of medical misinformation swirling around social media. Unfortunately, taking it all too seriously has had devastating effects on both the economy and on [...]
Get better sleep (and live longer) by exercising less!
Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. In fact, numerous studies link optimal sleep to a lower risk of developing any number of chronic [...]
Short bursts of activity linked to improved brain health
On Monday, I explained how you can offset the harmful health effects of prolonged sitting by adding just 2.5 hours of exercise weekly to your routine. Well, another recent study took a similar [...]