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Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. Intro: Spoiler alert: swimming, a popular form of exercise that’s easy on the joints, turns out to not be good for weight loss. You’re working hard, burning calories, so why don’t the inches and pounds come off? Watch the video to find out. Swimming and aquatic exercise in general are popular alternatives to land-based activities such as walking or biking. The buoyancy helps take some of the weight-bearing stress off of…

As you get older, it can be a struggle to shed body fat and stay lean. Don’t make it worse by committing to bad habits that severely limit your progress and sabotage all the hard work you’ve put in. Unfortunately, some of these mistakes are quite common; but in your 50s and beyond, you can’t afford to spin your wheels and get off track. In this article, we’re breaking down 10 of the worst habits that destroy your weight loss progress after 50, along with what you can do instead to turn the tide and encourage healthy weight loss that…

Ideally, we warm up prior to a run in order to prepare our body and decrease our risk of injury. This consists of increasing blood flow to the proper muscles, activating them in order to increase our human performance, and get the most out of each run. A dynamic warm up is a type of routine that involves moving your body through a full range of motion to prepare your muscles for the physical demands of running.  Dynamic stretches are generally more effective at warming up muscles compared to static stretches, which involve holding a stretch for an extended period…

April 14, 2023 – Did you know that one in every 91 women will develop bladder cancer in their lifetime?   Recent Chinese research found that women with the disease have a worse prognosis than men, possibly because women are often diagnosed with a later stage of bladder cancer.  Read on for a look at what to know about bladder in women.An Overview  Bladder cancer survival rates for women may lag behind because women are often diagnosed at a later stage, said  Joaquim Bellmunt, MD, PhD, director of the Bladder Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Boston and an associate professor of medicine…

There’s no question that breakups are tough. They can happen for a variety of reasons. Some breakups don’t involve any hurt feelings or betrayals and are more a case of the wrong fit, while others end in broken hearts and bad feelings on one or both sides. Because many people say they want their partner to be their BFF, the idea of losing a friend (not just a S.O.) can make the transition from lovers to strangers even tougher. As a result, the idea of staying friends with your ex may come up as you uncouple, or even later on.…

What is disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED)? Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) is an attachment disorder in which a child displays indiscriminate friendliness—a lack of appropriate social boundaries—with strangers. A child with DSED has no hesitation in talking with strangers or seeking physical comfort, such as hugs, from a person who isn’t their parent or caregiver. They may even wander off with a person they just met. Of course, all children have different temperaments. While some kids are shy and cling to their parents, others are chatty and show more independence. However, it is possible for a child to be…

Let’s talk about forgiveness.  I’ve been a practitioner and teacher of mindfulness for over 30 years. In my experience, much of what is taught about forgiveness creates a false division. We tend to emphasize the tender-inner-reflective processes of “forgive and forget” forgiveness, almost to the exclusion of outer “remember and engage” forgiveness—what, with a bow to Kristin Neff, I call “fierce” forgiveness. Neff is a mindful self-compassion pioneer and associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She enhanced the profoundly beneficial practices of tender self-compassion with what she calls “fierce self-compassion.” In this article, I…

3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region.  You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all boys and girls be vaccinated against HPV at age 11 or 12 — before exposure to the virus. What is HPV? HPV is a viral…

There’s no denying that social media platforms engage in ideologically motivated censorship. Late last year, Instagram prevented its users from tagging the highly esteemed Cochrane Collaboration in posts, allegedly because Cochrane spread COVID “misinformation.” Facebook threatened to ban an agricultural scientist for correcting activist nonsense about pesticides, and prevented users from sharing information about a potential  “lab-leak” origin for SARS-CoV-2, even if it came from reputable commentators and peer-reviewed journals. Twitter actually banned one user under pressure from the Biden Administration, though a court order forced the platform to reinstate his account. The controversy has grown so intense that the…

When your goal is weight loss, you’re likely looking for the most efficient route to take—and for good reason. Amid a hectic schedule, your time at the gym and in the kitchen is precious, so no moment should go to waste. To ensure you’re making all the right decisions in your workouts, we chatted with Caley Crawford, NASM CPT and director of training and experience for Row House, who shares some of the worst exercises for weight loss. Ditch them and swap them out for more effective alternatives ASAP. Not all exercises are created equal when you’re looking to lose…