Is there really a big difference between taking a brisk walk and doing an intense workout as far as the health benefits?

It is widely accepted that exercise is good for your brain but will it protect from getting dementia? This week I look at what the science says. 

How do you set SMART goals that will actually motivate you? This week I look at how the right goal can help your fitness level.

Have you ever thought "I know I need to change my habits for my health but I don't know what to do."? This week I start looking at some practical steps you can take to make the changes you need for better health.

Every year when we change to Daylight Savings Time it seems to take forever to get used to the change. This week I look at why that is and how to get over it faster.

Every cell in your body knows what time it is. The way we use food changes throughout the day.  Learn how to maximize your metabolic clock.  

About half of us will go on some kind of diet this year to try and shed a few pounds. This week I look at what the data says about dieting, what works and what doesn't. 

Have you ever thought of the effect pollution could have on your health? This week I look at some environmental contaminants that can effect your health.

Do you ever suffer from joint pain of muscle stiffness? If so it may be something easy to fix. This week I look at some of the causes of joint pain and how to fix it.

Are five servings of fruits/veggies really necessary? How do you actually get five servings per day.

What if there were a medicine that would help with almost all of your physical and mental health issues? Even better, what if it were free and had very few negative side effects? This week I discuss that medicine.

You can figure your hydration by age, sex, urine color,  calories eaten, or weight but is there a good rule about how much water to drink? 

This is the second most important thing you can do for your fittest year yet!

The most important thing you can do for your health is to get up and move. More important than diet and exercise is everyday movement. 

Fitness is not about secret formulas and fad diets it is about consistently doing a few Healthy Habits. This week I tell you how to get started.  

It is natural for us to start becoming less mobile after about age thirty five; however, this can be prevented. This week I look at how to stay agile as you age.

Right in the middle of "Sugar Season" I look at the good and bad health effects of sugar consumption and how you can make the best of it for your fitness without being "That Person".

Everyone has heard that we need to drink 8 glasses of water every day but is that what we really need? Also can you drink too much water and if so what will happen? 

This week to celebrate Thanksgiving I look at all of the mental and physical benefits of a simple Thank You! I would like to offer a Thank You to everyone who listens to my podcast.

Does Turkey make you sleepy, white meat or dark meat for your health, will you really gain five pounds in one meal? These and other holiday dinner questions answered.

Every day about 80% of us reach for some caffeine. What does it do to our health? Listen as I discuss the health effects of caffeine.

Those of us with pets love them but are they good for our health? Listen and find out.

Can exercise help you to live longer and if so what kind and how much?

Two reasons people avoid exercise are sore muscles and cramps. This week I look at how to avoid both of them, and if you do have either, how to deal  with them.