Sun, 3 May 2009 The Magic Formula In this, the last episode of Fitness Rocks, we will review a study from the Archives of Internal Medicine about reducuing the risk of type 2 diabetes in people over age 65. The study looks at the role of the basic lifestyle habits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and moderate alcohol consumption in preventing type 2 diabetes. I have called this collection of lifestyle habits the magic formula because when combined these habits consistently are associated with the lowest risk of developing chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes. References: Lifestyle Risk Factors and New Onset Diabetes in Older Adults |
Sun, 26 April 2009 Where have I been? |
Sat, 21 March 2009 Childhood Obesity is a Big Deal This week on Fitness Rocks I review a few articles on Childhood Obesity. This is a growing problem that will have substantial economic consequences for our nation and the world. Get interested in this problem, even if you aren't overweight and even if you don't have kids. References: Childhood BMI and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease as an Adult Childhood Obesity - The Shape of Things to Come Food Marketing to Children |
Sat, 14 March 2009 Diet and the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease This week on Fitness Rocks we look at a study that evaluated the impact of a Mediterranean style diet on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This is another in a long line of studies that will make you want to pay closer attention to what you eat. References: Mediterranean Diet and Alzheimer's Disease Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and Survival in a Greek Population |
Sat, 7 March 2009 The Risk of Too Much Sitting This week on Fitness Rocks I review two articles that look at the adverse health consequences of prolonged sedentary activity - which is the way most people live. Are there health benefits from simply getting up from your desk and moving around for a few minutes several times a day? References: Too Much Sitting: A Predictor of Chronic Disease Risk? Breaks in Sedentary Time |
Sat, 28 February 2009 Low-Fat vs Low-Carb - The Final Answer? This week on Fitness Rocks I review an article from the New England Journal of Medicine that dispels the mythology about dietary macronutrients and weight loss. You'll like it. What's important in the quest for weight loss - fat, carbohydrate, protein, calories or sticking with a healthy lifestyle that includes a low-calorie diet and regular exercise? References: Comparison of Weight Loss Diets with Different Amounts of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrate |
Sat, 21 February 2009 Exercise Dose and Quality of Life This week on Fitness Rocks I will discuss a recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine looking at the relationship between the amount of exercise a person does and their quality of life. The results will make you feel good. Also, this week at Fitness Rocks I introduce the new idea of the Fitness Rocks Test Center - you can take an online multiple choice quiz on the material presented in the podcast. Use it to test your listening skills and to generate some enthusiasm for fitness in your workplace by creating a little competition among your colleagues. To take the test just click on the "Fitness Rocks Test Center" page tab. References: Exercise Dose and Quality of Life |
Sat, 14 February 2009 Should You Take a Multivitamin? This week on Fitness Rocks we review an article from the Archives of Internal Medicine on the use of multivitamins. Does taking a multivitamin every day reduce your risk of heart disease or cancer? References: Multivitamin Consumption and the Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Among Postmenopausal Women |
Sun, 1 February 2009 Physical Fitness and Academic Performance This week on Fitness Rocks we'll look at an article from the Journal of School Health on the relationship between physical fitness and performance on standardized achievement tests in school kids. It looks like being fit makes you smart! References: Physical Fitness and Performance on Standardized Academic Tests |
Sun, 25 January 2009 What is the Optimal Exercise Strategy? This week on Fitness Rocks we review an article from the January 26, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine that investigated the optimal exercise program for reducing age-related chronic diseases and physical disability. Is your exercise routine as good as it can be? References: Effects of Exercise Modality on Insulin Resistance and Functional Limitation in Older Adults |
