When I travel, I tend to be more active than when I’m at home. But I don’t usually make it to a gym.
Millions of people have now been infected with and recovered from the coronavirus. The lucky ones return to normal within weeks. But for some …
Millions of people have now been infected with and recovered from the coronavirus. The lucky ones return to normal within weeks. But for some …
If your clothes fit a little snugger, you’re not alone. Studies show that since COVID-19 arrived in 2020, Americans have gained about a pound …
When I was 8 years old, I knew two things about carrots. Rabbits loved them, and they’re good for my eyesight. If I ate enough, my vision woul…
Diet plans come in all shapes and sizes, but many have a theme. Lower fat, lower carbs, higher protein, food restrictions or fasting. They ten…
My coaches used to tell me that I could increase my chances of winning if I “visualized my success.” Many included careful instructions on wha…
Doctors, dietitians and trainers have always approached weight loss as a mathematical game. Burn more calories each day than you take in and y…
There are many misconceptions about the effects of alcohol on health. I want to share what the last decade of research and hundreds of studies…
Last week I wrote that people are generally pretty bad at making healthier choices. Doing things that are good for us just isn’t in our nature…
There are many reasons why people exercise, but the two most common are to appear more attractive in their search for a partner or improve the…
For years, coaches and athletes have been taught simple phrases to deal with soft tissue injuries like a sprained ankle. It started as ICE, ev…
There is a tendency in fitness to group things that appear related. For example, competitive long-distance runners tend to be thin. Bodybuilde…
Over the years, I’ve posted various fitness tests and challenges. Things you can attempt to do while comparing your abilities to the average p…
Fiber affects a wide range of things, including our appetite, digestion and mood. Many people don’t know that getting enough fiber daily can a…
Before a routine blood test, doctors often ask you to follow a few simple rules. For a fasting blood test, you’re usually asked not to eat eig…
In America, the success of our children’s education is measured by how many facts they’ve memorized.
Have you heard the story about Albert Einstein giving his physics class a final exam? One of the students noticed something odd. The questions…
Home sales of treadmills have increased significantly over the last two years as the world has dealt with lockdowns and pandemic restrictions.…
If you want to be smarter, get some exercise. For more than 20 years, researchers have been documenting the link between physical fitness and …
How many times can you stand up from a chair and sit back down in 30 seconds? The answer can be a predictor of your future health. Evaluating …
Every day people do things on the job that needlessly drain their energy. Often, it’s things you might think are making you more efficient, bu…
Did you ever wonder when you lose fat, where it goes? I hadn’t given it much thought until a client asked me. I didn’t know, so I asked some o…
What you eat every day can dramatically change your physical appearance. However, when you eat something can also make a difference.
Getting the motivation to exercise regularly can be difficult. A late meeting or if you’re feeling a little tired can derail the best intentio…
There are many misconceptions about cholesterol. What it does to our bodies, the medications we take for it, and what a healthy number is. I’m…
When you start working out in a gym, one of the first decisions you have to make is what muscles you will train. Randomly going from one exerc…
Growing up, certain meals stood out. Not because they were particularly elaborate or that the ingredients were exotic. The reason I remember t…