Without a doubt, exercising in Nature offers a vast array of health benefits. It can help lower your risk of heart disease, and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. In one study, researchers [...]
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Exercise and the law of diminishing returns
I always warn of the dangers of extreme exercise. It can cause permanent damage to the muscle fibers and nerves in your heart. Indeed, several studies I presented over the past few years show how [...]
Resveratrol fails (again) to boost energy
You often hear people say, I feel so tired before working out. But then, I make myself do it. And I actually have more energy afterward! This isn’t just preening, pro-exercise propaganda. It’s [...]
Slow and steady does win the race
Last week, I told you about the major health benefits of light physical activity. It clearly boosts longevity. In fact, men and women who start out as “couch potatoes,” but begin to get light, [...]
Good news! Healthy physical activity is right within your reach (and grasp)
Earlier this week, I told you many doctors like to practice “medicine by the numbers.” They want to know your cholesterol number, your BMI, and your salt intake. But very often, these numbers are [...]
These popular athletic shoes can cause foot injuries
I often warn against excessive exercise, like high endurance running. It can eventually lead to irregular heartbeats, degenerative osteoarthritis, and a lifetime of orthopedic problems. Of [...]
3 healthier exercises for spring
I was a cross-country runner in high school. But now, I know about the dangers of this kind of extreme exercise. Fortunately, you and I both have safer options. And in a moment, I’ll tell you [...]