The unintended consequences of a modern life are diseases caused by modern conveniences. People outwardly acknowledge medical treatment alone will not cure these lifestyle diseases. Their actions tell a different story. We have assumed that medical science would always provide quick and easy solutions. The results are...
In a 25 year study of more than 25,000 people, those who were obese but fit were nearly 3 times less likely to die at an early age that unfit obese participants. Others studies have confirmed that overweight people who exercise regularly are less like to...
Congestive Heart Failure patients often have limited exercise capacity even making movements for everyday living a struggle. Medications may help but often the effects are limited. In a study published in the January 5, 2016 edition of JAMA, a study found that weight loss of 7-10%...
An active lifestyle resulting in better physical fitness correlates to better spine control in middle age men and women and subsequently less pain per a recent study published in the journal Spine. This is another reason to get and stay fit. Here's to the Journey! (David W....
Many women have concerns about exercising in pregnancy. In fact this is one of the most important times for most pregnant patients to stay active. Increased weight during pregnancy can lead to heart problems, sleep apnea, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and blood clots. Obese pregnant patients...
Moderate to high intensity aerobic exercise defined as 70-80% of heart rate reserve for 45-60 minutes 4 times a week for six months was shown to lower the levels of tau protein in the cerebrospinal fuid in adults with mild cognitive impairment. High tau protein...
Final tip on living a happy meaningful life. We already discussed the first 4. Hopefully everybody is having some success at making these 4 habitual. Summary to date: 1. Write in a journal for two minutes about a positive experience you had from the previous day. 2. List...