Stop shaming people. This has become a go-to tactic in our divided society, and it’s simply not effective. “My social circles fall roughly into two camps. One camp are my peers from school and work: healthcare people, people from elite […]
The great American fitness boom. “Pilates is surging. Gyms are packed. Americans are working out more than ever.” ~ learn more
The ROI of exercise. Imagine investing just one year in physical activity over your lifetime and gaining 10 additional years of living. That’s the impressive return on investment exercise poses, according to Herman’s analysis. ~ learn more
Determining optimal protein intake from data, not dogmatism. Peter Attia opines on protein, pushing back on the US Recommended Dietary Allowance. “After an onslaught of mainstream articles questioning protein needs, it’s time to question the questioning with a critical look […]
Calories in, calories out. “So, I did this for myself. I used measured my calorie intake, activity, etc., and I started predicting my weight changes with a shocking degree of accuracy. I tried and failed a few times at the […]
Presidential fitness test is coming back. Remember the sit & reach? “The move is part of the administration’s goal to “restore urgency in improving the health of all Americans,” according to a statement released by the White House.” ~ learn […]
‘Superagers’ seem to share this one key personality trait. “The new paper shows that the brains of superagers share a host of characteristics that may allow them to retain their cognitive function. And while there’s still much to understand about […]
Don’t die of heart disease. “You should be scared of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, and it’s not just an old people problem. 25% of heart attacks occur in people under the age of […]
What is a fridge cigarette? This hits me hard. “The ‘fridge cigarette’ is Gen Z’s answer to the smoke break—an ice-cold Diet Coke straight from the refrigerator.” ~ learn more
Daughter from California syndrome. “”Daughter from California” syndrome is a phrase used in the American medical profession to describe a situation in which a hitherto disengaged relative challenges the care a dying elderly patient is being given, or insists that […]