By: Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. In my last article, Three Rules for Succeeding the Last 3 Months of 2012, I described the value of three rules to help get across the Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year’s finish line: 1. Focus on the process, not the outcome 2. Never give up. Ever. 3. Talk rationally to yourself. […]
Read MoreBy: Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. It’s that time of the year again when we all face the onslaught of holiday parties, festive food fests, drinking more than usual, late nights out, less sleep, and generally putting on a few pounds that we find more and more difficult to lose, come January. With three months of […]
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a new report this week that showed that only one-third of adults who have seen a doctor in the past year have been asked this surprisingly important question—one that can improve your health more than medicines.
Read MoreObesity is caused by a combination of over nutrition, inactivity and genetic predisposition. 80% of children who were overweight at age 10-15 were obese adults at age 25, according to one recent study.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that on the world’s fitness stage, “TD” is among the elite of the elite. But when I read his “personal picks” for daily supplements in his terrific book, “The Impact Body Plan” and discovered that I was 7 for 7 on his list, I had to share “our” recommendations with you.
Read MoreA recent set of facts from Men’s Health magazine’s website caught my attention. It’s all about adding years to your expiration date, which you must admit, is one of the key reasons we are all exercise enthusiasts
Read MoreSymptoms of burnout and six tips that I know will help recharge you and reset your direction back to health.
Read More“Holidayorexia.” You’ve starved yourself to fit into your zombie or vixen Halloween costume, November 1st comes and whoosh, the holiday season eating and drinking fest begins. Parties, buffets, late night drinking, office snacking and less and less time to exercise are all upon you. So is the weight gain
Read MoreDan Buettner, author of “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest” has some interesting observations from his research on four “blue zones” where people live longer than anywhere else on the planet:
Read MoreThe American Council on Exercise, ACE, suggests that moderate-intensity endurance exercises at a minimum of 30 minutes five days each week such as low-impact aerobics, walking, cardio equipment, and swimming are primary exercise modes for most older adults.
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