Just a few weeks ago, three men suffered heart attacks while running the Los Angeles marathon. Two of them died. Tragic, yes –but it doesn’t surprise me. I’ve been warning …
Your Lungs are Shrinking
Part of what gives you the capacity to live robustly is getting enough oxygen. But your lungs are losing their capacity and vitality. In fact, they’re actually shrinking. Sooner or …
A Big Fat Official Blunder
“Dr. Sears, I stopped the exercise plan you designed for me. I don’t need it any more. A new study says it’s better to be overweight.” In today’s Health Alert, …
The Secret to Build Muscle without Fat
Health Alert 316 Men and women both ask me can they build muscle and at the same time burn fat. The answer is yes. It can be done but it’s …
Man Dies after Taking Bad Advice
Health Alert 309 “Dr. Sears, my internal medicine doctor wants me to exercise for an hour a day. Sometimes I get so tired, I feel like I’m going to collapse. …
Harnessing Real Strength
Health Alert 162 Thinking of buying one of those exercise machines you see advertised? They make great towel racks but few people stick with them. The movements are often unnatural …
Why Faster is Better
Health Alert 270 Dear Subscriber: Most of what you read about exercise tells you how many hours you need to work out each week to stay fit. Some say 3 …
News Flash for Couch Potatoes!
Health Alert 172 Now we have reports of a new study telling us that the combination of eating fast food and watching television will make us fat. 1 It’s hard …
Warrior Strength
Health Alert 182 If you want real strength – strength that matters – you may not want to spend your money on a set of weights. There is a better …
The Couch Potato Test
Health Alert 228 Dear Subscriber: Do you ever find yourself settling down on your couch at night, wanting nothing more than to relax and get over the stress of the …
Important Exercise Just Got Easier
Health Alert 245 Dear Subscriber: For years you’ve heard, “Take the stairs.” Maybe you already take the stairs when you’re going up. But do you take the stairs when you’re …
Stretch Yourself Young
Health Alert 153 Do you have a hard time picking up clutter from the floor? Do you wake up stiff every morning? As you age your flexibility decreases. Certain muscles …
Get Out of the Gym!
Health Alert 156 Now before you think I am contradicting myself; read the headline again. I still expect you to exercise for optimal health. But I don’t see the need …
Don't Let A Fall Get You Down Avoiding Falls Will Lengthen Your Life
Health Alert 159 A gerontology associate of mine recently opened my eyes to the issue of falls and accelerated aging. Falls are the primary cause of accidental deaths in persons …
Super Calisthenics Harness Your Body's Power to Transform
Health Alert 160 Are you thinking of joining a fancy gym or buying an expensive piece of exercise equipment? These are great fitness options if you can afford them. If …
Building Your Dream Body
Health Alert 18 Today is the first in a series of letters designed to teach you what I know about transforming your body into a healthier and more attractive shape. …
Building Your Dream Body Part 2 – A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
Health Alert 19 Some people just eat way too much. We saw in Health Alert 16 the tremendous load of calories served at fast food restaurants. If you are trying …
Trash Your Jogging Shoes and Get Lean in 10 Minutes a Day
Health Alert 28 Long duration exercise is a waste of your time. In today’s message, you will learn a more effective way to burn fat and keep it off that …