BodyWHealth
We sit more in our daily lives today than ever before. We were designed to move, to exercise. This is what kept us young. To stay young, we must reverse this trend. read more
One of the features of age- and inactivity-related decay is a loss of joint mobility, or stiffness. It has both physical and psychological impact on your WHealth. read more
The basis for physical WHealth should be your 10,000 steps on 5 days of every week. In addition, strength training confers both physical and psychological benefit. read more
Dear Roddy, I am following your BodyWHealth advice, especially Golden Rules #1 (10,000 steps 5 days per week) and #2 (count calories). I’m feeling good, but am frustrated that I’m not losing weight as quickly as I would like. Please advise. PQ
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Data from the NIH (National Institutes of Health) show how average portion sizes have doubled in twenty years. This has significant impact on health. To offset this calorie inflation, we have to be more disciplined about exercise habits. The infographic below estimates the additional exercise required to burn off the excess calories associated with the current portion distortion. read more
I am often asked whether exercise or diet is more important for health? Which one would you focus on first? read more
In the first article in this 3-part series, I describe the role of the immune system in fighting cancer. The second article addresses the critical role of diet in enabling optimal immune function. In this, the final article in the series, I review the value of exercise, sleep and stress management in the fight against cancer. read more
The immune system plays a pivotal role in fighting cancer. A growing body of evidence suggests that a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and managing stress all play a role in enhancing immune function. read more
