Exercise

ENCORE: A Realistic Approach to Exercise, Part 1
September 14, 2017
The “no pain, no gain” exercise ethos has left many unfit Americans high and dry when it comes to exercise. We face unprecedented levels of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular and other degenerative diseases attributable to our sedentary lifestyles, yet many who need it most have a hard time getting moving. Neuroscientist and motivational psychologist Dr. Michelle Segar has outlined a different, more realistic approach to exercise in her book “No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness.” She discusses why many exercise regimens fail, how health professionals miss the boat in communicating the need for physical activity, and practical ways that reluctant exercisers can reboot their fitness. What are the pitfalls of “body-shaping”, high-intensity interval training, and ultra-endurance events? Why are our current concepts of exercise creating a “fitness aristocracy” where the gulf between the high-performers and the sedentary is ever-widening? Why do we choose the wrong reasons for exercising? What if you hate exercise and have failed again and again at sticking to a fitness regimen? Dr. Segar provides workable alternatives suitable for everyone in “No Sweat." Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Realistic Approach to Exercise, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Michelle Segar, author of "No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness." Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for September 2, Part 2
September 4, 2017
Coffee consumption cuts mortality risk--or does it? New smartphone app screens for cancer; Would niacin and magnesium help sleep? Supplements for congestive heart failure; Wobenzym for post-exercise soreness; Ulcerative colitis rates soar; Common disinfectant ingredients damage mitochondria; A listener shares positive results of supplementation for osteoporosis; Timing of daily protein intake staves off muscle decline in seniors; Increased carb intake lowers sperm counts. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for August 26, Part 2
August 28, 2017
Resistance exercise plus vitamin D boosts muscle strength, bone density in seniors; Why are some people mosquito magnets, and do supplements help? What does a high CRP blood test mean? Why are rates of knee osteoarthritis soaring (Hint: It's not just wear n' tear!)? Vacuuming can help you lose weight--but not the way you might think; Olive-oil protects against diabetes; Butter consumption soars in wake of exoneration of saturated fat, cholesterol; Artificial sweeteners trick the brain; Gender-bending chemicals in your yoga-mat may impair fertility; Men exposed to night-time noise have lower sperm counts. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
August 23, 2017
Like the stock market, podcast downloads in New York at an all time high. The detriments of social media and a plea for a return to ethics and honesty. Help! I'm a 20-year-old male body builder and I've suddenly gained 10-15 pounds. Are my supplements effective when taken together or do they fight each other? I'm 73 and have a TSH of 5.78--my doctor says it's hypothyroidism--any nutritional suggestions? I've heard great things about trimethylglycine (TMG) but is it really that good? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 15, Part 1
July 17, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher early death risk; What can be done for vasculitis? Squats are the premier exercise for enhancing fitness, slowing aging; Do fit doctors discourage couch potato patients? What to do when multiple blood pressure medications are causing fatigue? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Update, Part 2
June 20, 2017
Do mammograms really save lives? Too much exercise can cause “Leaky Gut Syndrome” and other ills; Is soy safe for breast cancer survivors? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for June 17, Part 1
June 19, 2017
American Heart Association doubles down on outmoded advice to ditch saturated fats in favor of vegetable oils; Is it true that coconut oil is bad for you? Studies claim cholesterol and weight loss benefits of extra-virgin coconut oil; A caller with high chromium levels—is it due to supplements or the chromium alloy in her metal hip implant? A 69-year-old athlete seeks advice on how to avoid injuries. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
May 31, 2017
Osteoarthritis as a metabolic disorder. My 65-year-old husband is a former smoker and has fatty liver, can he take vitamin A safely? The untimely death of elite marathoner Tom Fleming. Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 20, Part 2
May 22, 2017
High levels of exercise can turn back your biological clock; Could chemo result in a slowed metabolism that prompts weight gain? The perils of unnecessary PAP smears in older women; Selenium and CoQ10 team up to cut heart disease deaths in half; As an accompaniment to calorie reduction, which is best in overweight seniors: aerobic exercise alone, resistance training alone, or a combination of both? What are the long-term consequences of radiation treatment for cancer? Monsanto said to deploy paid "trolls" to counter adverse publicity about glyphosate and GMOs. Study challenges flu risk in pregnancy, uncovers harm of flu vaccine. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.