Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy

 

 wellness minute secret to a healthy long life: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we share with you the secrets to a long and healthy life.

1. Eat at least 1 serving/day of fresh Fruits and vegetables

Last week we talked about how important broccoli is on prostate health

2. Decrease Caloric intake by 25%

Studies show calorie restriction has a profound impact on increasing life expectancy by reducing calories.

3. 2-3 grams/day of fish oil

4. A glass of wine/grape juice/day

studies are showing the importance of resveratrol on life expectancy

5. Some exercise is better than no exercise

6. ½ hour to 45 minute nap is key to recharging batteries

7. treat your bedroom like a sanctuary and get a good night sleep.

8. listen to at least 3-4 Springsteen song/day studies show how important music is for happiness. 

 Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here

 

 wellness minute throw away: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we share with you the things you should be throwing away and when in order to stay healthy at home. Start with your pillows - you should be getting new pillows every year. And that mattress should go about every 10 years. Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here

 

 wellness minute run benefits: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we tell you some of the health benefits of running. We know it is an acquired taste but it can help you live a healthier and more active life. A good way to start a running program is go for a run with an experienced runner who can show you the ropes. He/She can make sure your pace is right and your form is good. Running helps improve your mood by increasing those endorphin levels. It also can improve your blood chemistry and prevent bone and muscle loss. As well as helping you lose weight by burning calories.  Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here

 

 wellness minute junk science: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we give you some tips on how to tell if a study you read in the news is really valid or junk science. If it involves an exotics fruit from a faraway country - beware. Make sure the study says it was “double blind;” that there were more than a handful of participants tested; that it was done over a long period of time. Also see who funded it - a lot of times there is a self serving bias in order to promote results that benefits the funder. Also which journal was it published in? Take a listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. Now available on iTunes right here

 

 wellness minute why you over eat: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we help you figure out why you overeat and give you some tips to help you stop eating too much. If you’re like the Fat Guy you’re not in touch with your body. You don’t know if you’re really hungry and more importantly you are not picking up your body’s signal when you’re full. Also you might be eating when you are under a lot of stress or if you’re bored. A food and mood journal will help. Take as listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less.

 

 wellness minute common health problems: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we tell you why it is important not to ignore some common health problems. Did you know if yo get nose bleeds that might signal that you have high blood pressure. Or chronic sore knees might mean you have arthritis. And that sore throat you’ve had for weeks might be strep. Take as listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less.

 

 wellness minute fat and fit: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we answer the age old question can you be fat and fit. The short answer is sadly NO. Exercise helps ward off heart disease. And if you are fit you have a greater chance to survive a heart attack. So it is better to be fit than fat and very difficult if not impossible to be fat and fit.  Take as listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less.

 

 wellness minute more embarrassing questions for your doctor: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we give you even more information about embarrassing conditions you might be having Because of popular demand we found more embarrassing conditions to talk about - today it’s spider veins and pimples on your butt. We tell you if you should tell your doctor or deal with it yourself. Take as listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less.

 

 wellness minute skin conditions moles and freckles: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we give you the heads up concerning some common skin conditions. Which mole or freckle should be checked out by doctors and which can be ignored. Too much sun can cause some of these conditions so always use sun screen when you go outside. Take as listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less.

 

 wellness minute eat fruit : Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In today’s Wellness Minute we give you some creative ways to add fruit to every meal. Try grilling it or pureeing it into a salsa. We take frozen fruit and blend it into smoothies all the time. Fruit is so good for you and tastes great as well you should be eating more of it throughout the day. Take as listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less.