Physical Activity

The Problem With Our Approach To The Obesity Epidemic

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 05.19.2012

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David Katz, M.D.

Fundamentally, we have converted a world in which calories were relatively scarce and hard to get and physical activity unavoidable into a world where physical activity is scarce and hard to get and calories are unavoidable.

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Are You Sitting Down? That Inactivity May Impair Your Health

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 04.30.2012

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Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

A growing body of scientific study, "inactivity research," shows that prolonged sitting can lead to serious health problems, regardless of whether you exercise and are at fighting weight.

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A New Kind Of Epidemic: FUN!

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 04.21.2012

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David Katz, M.D.

Up to a point, we professionals are quite right to note how hard getting to health can be through the obstacle course of the modern day -- for adults and children alike. But there is another story to tell about health, and it is fun. It's all about fun.

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Sitting Ducks

Paul Spector, M.D. | Posted 04.20.2012

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Paul Spector, M.D.

The "progress" afforded by the Industrial Revolution has provided a natural experiment demonstrating the catastrophic effects of sedentary life. If one considers our genetic wiring, perfected over hundreds of thousands of generations, this all makes perfect sense.

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National Public Health Week 2012: Toward a Healthier Nation

Susan Blumenthal, M.D. | Posted 04.06.2012

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Susan Blumenthal, M.D.

This National Public Health Week is a great time to begin moving toward a more active lifestyle. Social responsibility with programs like the National Plan for Physical Activity and the Let's Move Campaign are critical to improving public health.

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GRAPHIC: You'll Never Guess How Many People Skip Work Because Of Stress

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 03.08.2012

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The modern workplace can be stressful, so much so that many decide to skip out on it every day. On an average day, 1 million Americans call in sick...

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How to Improve Your Health by Moving

Marc B. Levin | Posted 04.17.2012

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Marc B. Levin

Physical activity, exercise and movement are available to you to promote the natural healing of your body, and you are empowered right now to use them if you choose.

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House Payroll Tax Vote Compromises Health

Larry_Cohen | Posted 02.14.2012

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Larry_Cohen

Who turns down a $50 billion savings for the country? Who turns down the opportunity for better health for all Americans?

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How Can Doctors Become Part Of The Obesity Solution?

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 02.04.2012

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David Katz, M.D.

With a nod to my many colleagues who are genuinely expert in weight management counseling, and have long addressed it well -- and especially to those who taught me to do so -- I must acknowledge that the track record for the large majority of our clan is not pretty.

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Lynne Peeples

Swapping Tail Pipes For Pedals: Small Changes Could Pay Huge Dividends For Public Health And Economy

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 01.02.2012

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Like a growing number of Americans, Jonathan Patz rides his bike to work. He even drags a wheeled blue bin behind his bike for trips to the grocery st...

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As Autumn Begins, Fall Prevention Awareness Day Will Keep You Off the Ground

Dr. Caroline Cicero | Posted 11.07.2011

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Dr. Caroline Cicero

The change in season that September 23 brings offers an opportune time to examine your own and your aging parents' physical activity levels, fall risk factors, and environmental hazards.

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Why Kids Need "Gym Class"

Rae Pica | Posted 09.27.2011

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Rae Pica

For many children, physical education class is their only opportunity to learn about the relationships among exercise, nutrition, and health.

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What Do We Really Know About Health?

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 07.16.2011

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David Katz, M.D.

Knowledge is not power. Where there's a will, there may or may not be a way. And fitness must be made to fit. Some truths are, indeed, self-evident -- others require a bit of cultivation.

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4 Ancient Secrets To Revitalize You For Spring

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Maoshing Ni

Five millennia ago, Eastern physicians contrived specific seasonal advice to avoid illness. Following these tips will strengthen you against spring illnesses, preserve your longevity and result in a revitalizing spring season.

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The Top 5 Ways To Live Longer, Stronger And Happier

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Sleep Tips, Aging, Longevity, Music Therapy, Longevity Diet, Physical Activity, Stress Reduction, Healthy Living News
Dr. Maoshing Ni

Life in the 21st century can certainly derail our longevity plans! Lack of sleep, poor nutrition, too little physical activity, unhappiness and daily ...

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Attention Deficit Disorder: Ritalin Or Recess?

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

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David Katz, M.D.

Rambunctiousness in children is normal. And it should be treated with recess, not Ritalin!

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A Miracle Lives On

Ann Reynolds | Posted 11.17.2011

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Ann Reynolds

They will harvest his brain and study it so they can save other lives. They've rarely seen a human live through all this for 3 years. He's still a miracle they still don't understand.

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Better Grades In 2010 -- Making This Year An Academic Success For Your Kids

Sheila Lirio Marcelo | Posted 11.17.2011

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Sheila Lirio Marcelo

I've pulled together some new research on ways that might help your kids improve their grades and do better in school in 2010. Think of it as a little homework for you to help your kids do better with theirs!

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Honeymoon With Fitness: How to Fall In Love With a Workout

Jill S. Brown | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jill S. Brown

Why do some people really hate to exercise so much? Just like falling love with another person, the planets must align, and then when all things have fallen into place, love will bloom!

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Wall Street Journal Is My New Sports Hero

Billie Jean King | Posted 05.25.2011

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Billie Jean King

"The Hidden Benefits of Exercise" in yesterday's Wall Street Journal almost made me swoon. It was everything the Women's Sports Foundation has been saying for decades.

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Young People Bring New Solutions to Childhood Obesity Issue

Steven Culbertson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steven Culbertson

As the legislative battle over health care reform continues, politicians, health insurance representatives, employers, bus drivers, and teachers debate daily about how this proposed legislation will affect them today. Yet while we "old folks" argue, young people are proactively working to reduce future health care costs by addressing childhood obesity through service-learning.

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