We all want our exercise regimen to produce results, but if you don't enjoy the activities in your exercise plan, the likelihood that you'll stick with the program is greatly diminished. Here are 4 tips to make your workouts...
I have many young patients who are regular soccer players, including many adolescent girls. A recent article in the British Medical Journal caught my eye. The headline: "Simple Warm-Up Program Prevents Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries."
In my early days of...
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that meat consumption plays a large part in the problematic deforestation, especially tropical forests and the Amazon. Animals raised for meat tend to use up a lot of land...
I think you should be able to exercise now despite having a heel spur. But you may need to adjust some of your yoga positions to avoid discomfort. Talk to your yoga instructor about your symptoms and what adjustments...
Not having enough time is no longer an excuse to get out there and hit the ground running. Researchers from the Department of Exercise and Sport Science now say that the amount of running you do is not as...
Fiber is packed with nutritious benefits that often go unnoticed. Although the easiest fiber sources to name are obvious to any nutrition nut out there, there are a variety of foods that offer the same benefits as whole wheat...
Cut back on animal foods--such as meats and cheese--and shift to more organic, locally grown plant foods, including beans, vegetables and grains, to slash your carbon footprint.
All the attention on climate change brings into focus the role you can...
Making the decision to move a loved one who has dementia into an assisted-living facility or nursing home is never easy. Not only can it be emotionally difficult, but it can also be hard to figure out how and...
Nothing screams summer more than family BBQ’s beneath the hot July moon and the feeling of lush green grass on your bare feet. As you nibble your way through a slice of watermelon, that unavoidable pest is awaiting its...
Cancer is a scary illness. It is one of the illnesses that people most fear, even though heart disease and diabetes are far more prevalent and likely killers than cancer. However, fearing a health issue can also do unnecessary...
