How Do You Treat Rotator-Cuff Tears?
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan via Newswise – Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most common…
New Study Confirms Rope Skipping as an Effective Cardio Workout
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Researchers find both high-intensity and moderate rope skipping improve VO₂max in young adults. A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study investigates whether high-intensity…
Pole Walking to Lose Weight?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Does walking with poles, also known as Nordic pole walking or “exerstriding,” beat out regular walking for depression, sleep quality, and weight…
4 Signs Your Belly Fat is Causing Excessive Inflammation
Dr. Don Colbert – Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, isn’t just an energy reserve. It’s metabolically active, releasing inflammatory molecules like cytokines that can spread inflammation throughout your…
When to See a Doctor for Swelling in the Arms or Legs
Morgan deBlecourt via Duke Health – While minor swelling is common and not usually a cause for concern, swelling that is excessive, unexplained, or long-lasting may be a sign of…
Is Body Roundness Index More Useful than Body Mass Index?
Joe Boland via Dr. Axe – In this article, we explore the top wellness trends for 2025 across food, supplements, beauty, fitness, mental health and more. The body roundness index (BRI)…
What Are the Benefits of Working Out in the Cold? (+Safety Tips)
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – As the holiday season approaches, many people who exercise outdoors struggle with working out in the cold, but they don’t have to. Is it…
Are Morning Workouts Best for Burning Fat? Study Provides Answers
Joe Boland via Dr. Axe – If you’re like a lot of people out there, you probably wonder what the optimal time of day for exercise is. The answer depends on…
Hammer Toe Treatment Gets People on Their Feet Faster
Duke Health – If your toes are crooked or stiff, you may have a hammer toe. They may be caused by a sudden injury, chronic instability, an autoimmune disease (such…
Kick Frailty to the Curb
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Most doctors will tell you that frailty is an inevitable and irreversible part of aging. They couldn’t be more wrong. Worse than that, this is…
Fat Can Make You Thin?
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Most mainstream doctors are horrified when they hear I teach my patients about the benefits of more fat. The patients who come to the Sears…
Seasonal Weight Gain in the Fall
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – SAD doesn’t just stand for the standard American diet. There’s a condition known as seasonal affective disorder that is characterized by increased…
Melt Away Stubborn Belly Fat with this Peptide
Al Sears, MD, CNS – For decades, you’ve been given bad advice about how to get rid of stubborn belly fat… Most fitness “gurus” will tell you to do more…
Breakthrough Study Combines Unorthodox Mental and Physical Games to Combat Alzheimer’s
Dr. Don Colbert – A recent study led by Vanessa Lissek at Ruhr University Bochum has uncovered a promising new approach to preventing Alzheimer’s disease by combining physical and mental…
10 Genius Hacks to Sneak in 20 Minutes of Outdoor Exercise
Dr. Don Colbert – Feel too busy to get in a good workout most days? We feel it too. While outdoor exercise is extremely important, it also feels like one…
