52 STEPS FORWARD
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It is a Lifestyle
They Got it Together! Researchers have discovered Blue Zones, where people enjoy long, healthy lives, and identified the factors contributing to their longevity: consumption, movement, purpose, and social connection. More important than the number of years is the...
Movement
This message is not entitled “exercise” because it is only part of the movement needed for well-being and to overcome the harmful effects of our sedentary lifestyles. The Recommendation We obtain substantial health benefits by following the recommended 75-150 minutes...
A Moment on the Lips…
Consumption Today, we address consumption - what we put into our bodies. Strict eating programs like keto, intermittent fasting, vegan, or Daniel are effective but unnecessary. The revered Mediterranean diet lacks a rigid structure or prohibition against any...
Let’s Get Physical…
No, I am not channeling my inner Olivia Newton-John anthem, but physical well-being is a necessary part of 52 messages on a fulfilling life. Its importance is evident but not adequately pursued given our country’s obesity epidemic and declining life span. Writing on...
You Can Be Both
Never Good Enough This summer, I rode a bike up Alp d’huez, the most famous mountain in road cycling’s most famous race, the Tour de France. After pedaling on the same roads as my cycling heroes, reaching the summit in a better-than-expected time, and achieving...