Studies show that improved cardiorespiratory fitness decreases risk for developing dementia

As we seek to combat the epidemic of obesity, doctors can show the way by engaging in regular physical fitness.

Well, it is back to school time.  It seems that the last half of summer flew by in a whirlwind – at times quite literally.  The past two...

As I sit here writing, I have just returned from an early morning run.  For the past decade I have made an increasing effort to engage in...

There is an old phrase that exhorts us to "Lead by example."  Stated differently, some say that more is "Caught than taught."  The...

Some say that up to 80% of patients present to the emergency department with conditions that are a result of the decisions that they...

“Jiu Jitsu is life”…. At least that’s what I have been told. Several years ago, my boys were invited to a birthday party at a local Jiu...

I don’t like pain and I certainly don’t like failure.  Neither are comfortable and neither make me feel good.  In fact, the latter if we...

Since the beginning of entropic history, we as humans have been searching for the fountain of youth.  There are two guaranteed dates that...

One of my favorite forms of teaching is Socratic questioning.  Ask my residents, they have probably been subjected at some point to this...

January is officially over!  One month down in 2024.  This last month I participated in the DEF reset sponsored by Jocko Fuel, Train...

Fitness is a great crucible for producing excellence in our lives. It has the direct effects of improving our health, stamina and health...

Back pain is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. One study reported that the pooled prevalence of back pain among...

Traveling and hiking is full of adventure. Training gives us the opportunity to have the adventures that we want to have.

Exercise is an important part of physical and mental health. Here are 5 things that can help in the pursuit of excellence through fitness.

The last several years has seen a rise in obesity in America with devastating consequences for our health. What can we do about it?

Fitness is an excellent training ground to mold, shape and develop our minds, bodies and the Arete ethos.

As parents, we have 18 summers with our kids. How do we capitalize on this finite period of time to teach them and enjoy being together?