Sugar does activate reward pathways in the brain, but comparing it to cocaine oversimplifies the science. The bigger issue is modern processed foods that make sugar harder to resist.
Is Sugar Really as Addictive as Cocaine? What Science Actually Says Read More »
iscover the truth about strength training for all ages. Learn how building muscle from childhood to older adulthood protects health, prevents disease, and preserves independence.
Exercise isn’t punishment—it’s one of the best feel-good tools you have. This post explores how movement can improve your mood, confidence, stress, sleep, and overall health—without needing to be a gym rat.
Why Exercise Makes You Feel Amazing: The Truth About Movement and Mood Read More »
Think getting older means giving up on your health? Think again. Age is not a terminal sentence—it’s a call to action. In this post, we break down why you can stay active, eat well, and manage stress well into your later years. Discover realistic strategies for strength training, nutrition, and stress resilience that help you feel energized, empowered, and in control—no matter your age. Whether you’re 45 or 75, it’s never too late to reclaim your vitality and live with strength and purpose.
Can you fast without losing muscle? Yes. As a Medical Exercise Specialist, I’ll break it down in plain language. Learn how your body responds to fasting, how to protect your muscles, and how to fuel smart during your eating window.
Intermittent Fasting & Muscle: What You Really Need to Know Read More »
We’re living in a golden age of medicine—organ transplants, robotic surgeries, miracle drugs. But as our ability to treat disease advances, our commitment to preventing it has quietly eroded. In this post, we explore the unintended consequence of medical progress: the growing belief that personal health choices don’t matter because medicine will “fix it.” Learn why this mindset is dangerous, how it’s fueling epidemics like obesity, and what we must do—individually and collectively—to reclaim our role in staying well.