Think you’re too old to exercise?  Think again!  One report in the American Journal of Epidemiology examined 472 elderly men.  The study determined that an individual’s current level of activity has a greater impact on longevity than the level of activity during the previous five years.  And, men who shaped up later in life had [...]

As a prevention specialist, I encourage patients to exercise daily.  However, many patients have a hard time sticking to a workout regime.  My suggestion is to change your motivating focus. More times than not, focusing on losing weight or toning up fails to provide long-term motivation.  Instead, focus on the “big picture”.  Exercise to live [...]