As noted in one of my previous blogs, "The Politics of Prevention", chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. The prevention of chronic disease must take center stage as one of the most realistic and effective ways to control the ever-expanding cost of health care. I wrote that I believe that... Read more
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. This is information straight from those in the know: the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And by talking about chronic diseases, we are talking about such notables as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The prevention of chronic... Read more
This is a common thing: you finally find an exercise routine you can stick with, you go guns a'blazin' for a few weeks and then...nothing. It's boring. You'd rather do a million other things than, well, THAT anymore. Alternatively, you never tire of your routine, doing it day-in/day-out but are no longer getting the... Read more
People look at me funny when I say I had to learn how to walk again at age 30. "I would never have guessed that," they usually say. "You look so healthy." I take this as a supreme compliment. And I got to thinking lately that I have a few stories to tell about my personal fitness journey. Stories that just by looking at... Read more
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