In many ways, our ancestors’ lifestyle was more in tune with the human body’s natural rhythms. And research shows one important activity these folks used to recoup their mental and physical energy is still important today.

Training by yourself can be difficult. It takes motivation and a lot of the time it takes equipment. Having a partner to train or exercise with helps with motivation, a positive outcome … and you can replace many of the weights with body pressure from your partner.

Have you started a healthier diet and maybe you’re exercising too — only to be disappointed that the inches aren’t coming off? The problem is likely “obesogens.” Obesogens hijack the regulatory systems that control your weight and make it almost impossible for you to maintain a healthy weight. But you can beat them…

In my opinion, the dietary advice provided in the South Beach Diet by its author, cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, is less than healthful or helpful, and sometimes nonexistent.

Looking down at your keyboard, cell phone, ipad and the like causes poor posture and can set you up for some real pain. These three exercises will help you relieve the strain and the pain.

There’s an important heavy metal that might be missing from your diet… and if you’re having trouble getting rid of excess fat… or your energy levels have tanked — you want it back.

Do you consider yourself well, a bit unhealthy or maybe even sick? I ask this because your thoughts and perceptions about yourself and especially your state of health can influence the trajectory of your wellness.

We’ve all splurged on bad junk food that tastes good. If you make a regular habit of it, you’re in for a world of hurt. But what if there was a magic pill, so to speak, that could “undo” the effects of the bad foods? Would you take it?

Mosquitos are more than annoying… they’re harbingers of disease. Malaria, West Nile, chikungunya and Zika are all deadly viruses known to spread through the sting of this tiny insect that strikes big fear in many parts of the world. Protect yourself…

Everything you strive for — money, a home, a car, vacations, nice clothes, good health — is a means to achieving the quality of life you desire. But something’s standing in your way…

I don’t know if you’ve ever felt like a slave to unhealthy food cravings. But if you are anything like my patients, there are things you need to understand about the powerful brain chemicals involved and some important strategies to gaining your power back.

At first glance, you’d probably think it’s the least glamorous of nutrients. But don’t let its low-profile fool you. It can do some pretty fabulous things, including keeping you young.