Even if you work out, heavy sitting may put you at greater risk of developing diabetes or dying of heart disease or cancer, per a new study in Annals of Internal Medicine. “We haven’t cracked the formula for how much light activity versus more traditional exercise we should do,” says study co-author David Alter, MD.… Read More »
Several years ago, I had a pregnant patient who did not seem to grasp the significance of her illnesses (uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes). What she did understand is when she didn’t approve of her care. She complained about everything from our nursing staff to how our fluorescent lighting “made her blood pressure go up.” She… Read More »
1 of 22 When healthy habits go haywire by Aviva Patz You’re trying to drop pounds, so you’re running more, laying off pizza, and even wearing a fitness tracker to chart your progress. But then the mission starts taking over your life. “Engaging in these behaviors can be a slippery slope,” says clinical psychologist Stacey… Read More »