I know a woman who never fails to inspire, and she happens to be my mother. Irene is the kind of...
Read MoreWe all do it, every day. Some of us do it for most of each day. We do it at home, at school, at work, at ball games and at the movies. What is this pervasive risk factor that can cause early death? It's called "sitting" and Americans average 9.3 hours a day compared to 7.7 hours of sleeping.
Read MoreAre you in the pink when it comes to that all important muscle, your heart? The American Heart Association has developed a simple assessment tool to find out if you are managing all seven lifestyle factors for a healthy heart.
Read MoreAre you more afraid of getting cancer than heart disease? If so, you’re not alone. According to the American...
Read MoreOne of the highlights of the Dr. Radio interview on 1.16.13 was a discussion about what you can realistically expect from doing small doses of exercise. The fact is that you can have a dramatic impact on your health and appearance by being consistent and doing "a little bit a lot."
Read MoreJust in time to get your head around your workout plan for the New Year! Take advantage of this opportunity to ask me anything you want about your exercise routine.
Read MoreIn case you missed my live interview on the Mary Jones Show last Thursday, you can catch it here now. Mary is a dynamic host and we had a lot of fun chatting about practical fitness tips for the New Year, like how much exercise you need to do to lose weight and how you can bust a weight plateau.
Read MoreBoost your confidence for having the body you want! For practical fitness tips that will help you become trimmer, stronger, and more energetic, tune into my live interview this week on the Mary Jones Radio Show.
Read MoreSince we've been inundated with photos of General Petraeus and the women in his life, we've had ample time to think about the stunning difference in appearance between him and his wife, Holly. At age 60, the General appears youthful and fit; by contrast Holly, also age 60, looks tired and old.
Read MoreWaiting for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall is definitely nerve-wracking! Not knowing what to expect or how long the after-effects will last makes it difficult to plan. But one thing is for sure: If you are fit, you have an advantage. You can brace yourself against the wind; tote those heavy grocery bags with bottled water; and hike the stairs in case of a power outage.
Read MoreThis week on the Dr. Radio Show, we were talking about exercises to flatten the belly and one caller asked for more details about how to perform a core exercise called the Dead Bug (anyone who lives in NYC will understand the name once they see the exercise performed!)
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