Your Wearable Devices Suck (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Etc.)
A while back, I wrote an article about how your nutrition tracking app sucks. It’s been almost 2 years since then, and it hasn’t gotten much better. Sometimes, we assume that if it’s high-tech, it’s...
View ArticleTai Chi: A Critical Look
Tai chi is a commonly-practiced activity, with lots of claims about its benefits. But how many of those benefits hold up to scientific scrutiny? And how do those benefits compare to the “gold standard”...
View ArticleYoga: A Critical Look
Yoga is a commonly-practiced activity, with lots of claims about its benefits. But how many of those benefits hold up to scientific scrutiny? And how do those benefits compare to the “gold standard”...
View Article6-Pack After 60
I was recently doing a consultation with a new retiree, who was 65 years old. Suddenly, he had an extra 40-45 hours per week to occupy, and an admirable project of his was to get a 6-pack. I love it!...
View ArticleAquafit: A Critical Look
Aquafit is a popular fitness class that has gained acclaim in recent years. And for good reason – it’s active, fun, easy on the joints, and it’s social. But if we’re looking at maximal effectiveness,...
View ArticleThe Truth About OsteoStrong: Hype, Hoax, or Hope for Osteoporosis?
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, you’ve likely looked at the different treatment options, from exercise, to medications, to supplements and diet. In your research, you might...
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