Year: 2019

All this month, we are are knocking down barriers to movement so you can be more active more of the time! Some people seem to just have more energy. It’s like they have more pep in their step and don’t drag and sag their way through the afternoon. There...

All this month, we are are knocking down barriers to movement so you can be more active more of the time!  Here is a huge barrier to movement. Just getting started! If you have been sedentary for a while it can seem very difficult to start moving again. And...

All this month, we are are knocking down barriers to movement so you can be more active more of the time!  Many of us would like to have more time to participate in physical activities that we enjoy. But as we all know, it’s not always practical in the...

This recipe will work well for various meals. Use it as an appetizer and serve it with slices of carrots, bell pepper and celery. Or use it as a sandwich topping.  You’ll Need 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas ¼ water 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 ½ tablespoons...

The dish makes the perfect side dish for many meals. Tabouli highlights the herb parsley which does wonders for our health. So put on some music while you chop away.  You’ll Need 1 cup bulgur wheat 1 ½ cups fresh chopped parsley ½ cup chopped green onion 1 small...

All this month, we are are knocking down barriers to movement so you can be more active more of the time!  When someone says that you should just “make activity happen”, it sounds very easy on its face. But there are some serious barriers between people and a routine...

During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. Why are you fatigued? Why are you sapped of energy? The reason for may be hidden in plain sight. For example, Dr. Christopher Starr of the ophthalmology department at Weill Cornell Medical...

During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. Coffee gets you going in the morning, providing a little oomph to clear the cobwebs and get your day started. This common comfort has been shown by many studies (and our own...

During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. When I was young, I played all sports but baseball was my favorite. And each afternoon on the way to the game we’d get a “Tigers Milk Bar” from the new Health...

During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. One of the great ironies of our modern world is that with the vast capability that we now have for constant connection, people often feel more lonely than ever. In fact, according to...

The Telegraph of London asked me to comment on the recent kerfuffle on the French, their wine, and cancer. Below is the article. Please let me know your thoughts! ______________ When Dr Will Clower moved from his native Alabama to work at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences in Lyon,...

During the month of April, we will explore all the ways you can increase your energy levels. How Chocolate Boosts Your Energy — from my book, “Eat Chocolate Lose Weight” (Rodale) Chocolate can increase your energy levels through the specific kind of antioxidants most abundant in cocoa: catechins and...