AS WINTER APPROACHES IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE, I want to weave together 4 tips to boost your defenses against infection. I will avoid giving you a dreary lecture chock full... Read More
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Friluftsliv – Live Like A Norwegian
IS FRILUFTSLIV THE NORWEGIAN SECRET TO THRIVING in the great outdoors? The term roughly translates to “open-air life.” Today, we explore friluftsliv – how to live like a Norwegian. I... Read More
Heart Rate Variability
IS HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) YOUR body’s Morse code of health, silently sending messages about your wellness? It’s not just about how fast your heart beats; it’s the rhythm and... Read More
7 Exercise Snacks
DO YOU FIND IT CHALLENGING TO SET ASIDE dedicated time for extensive exercise routines? Today, I want to explore exercise snacks: 7 tiny workouts for big results. The world seems... Read More
3 Better Fitness Benchmarks
BREAK FREE FROM THE SCALE: 3 BETTER FITNESS BENCHMARKS. Today, I want to explore how you can focus on your pulse, physical ability, and exercise tests to assess your health.... Read More
Why I Stopped Taking Fish Oil
“As a preventive cardiologist, I tell my patients — that are taking fish oil to try to avoid heart disease — they can stop taking it because it’s not helping them. Their money would be better spent on something that will prevent a heart attack, like more fresh vegetables, their blood pressure or cholesterol medication, or a gym membership.”... Read More