Calorie Needs Vary by Football Position and Body Type
Estimated⚡️kcal range based on🏈player position & body comp: 🔸Tight End: 6,000-6,300 🔹Linebacker: 5,900- 6,200 🔸Quarterback: 5,200- 5,400 🔹Running back: 5,700- 6,000 🔸Defensive Lineman: 6,100- 6,400 🔹Offensive Lineman: 6,200- 6,500 Nutrition for WRs https://t.co/X9ymqtLU9X
Better Cardio Fitness Reduces Anger, Anxiety, Boosts Resilience
Cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with lower anger and anxiety and higher emotional resilience https://t.co/PPVmVFPPS1 https://t.co/sDI77TfjiO
Centenarians Share Simple Habits for Lasting Health
What do the oldest people in the world have in common? Longevity expert explains ☝🏼 #longevity #doctor #health #wellness #diet
71 Breaths Missed Hourly: My Wake‑Up Sleep Diagnosis
I stop breathing 71 times an hour. I found out almost by accident. That is the moment that made me Sleep Doctor Chris. Not a textbook. Not a lecture. My own diagnosis. If you are waking up tired every single day and calling...
Enough Calories, Not Cleanliness, Drive Healthy Ovulation
Women are cutting out dairy, gluten, sugar, carbs, and sometimes entire food groups in the name of health. The result is often severe caloric restriction disguised as discipline. Your body does not care if your 1,200 calories came from organic kale...
Saying No: The True Indicator of Mental Health
One of the most underrated markers of mental health is not productivity, positivity, or even emotional stability. It is to stay true to yourself without collapsing into pleasing, appeasing, or self-betrayal. Many symptoms begin where a clear no has become impossible. And...
Support Health Naturally: Slow Down, Nourish, Rest
True health is supported, not forced. Slow down, nourish, rest, and restore balance naturally. Explore more at https://t.co/JeH5MPhy7D. https://t.co/7oe7YhsXUO
3 AM Wake‑Ups Signal Cortisol, Not Melatonin
Your 3AM wake-ups aren't random. They're not a sleep problem they're a cortisol problem. Your nervous system is stuck in survival mode, and melatonin won't fix that. Swipe to learn what's really happening in your body at 3AM — and how...
Train Shoulder Injuries Safely: Use Dumbbells, Skip Barbells
Training with a shoulder issue: This isn’t to fix anything. I’m not a doctor. This is to help you train without making things worse when you are injured. 1. Avoid barbells and overhead. If one shoulder is janky, keeping them locked...
Heart Rate Reveals Hidden Calories in Chef’s Meals
I've instructed my chef to make meals that are exactly 700 calories. But they're more than 700 calories. You know how I know? My resting heart rate is elevated by 3 beats per minute. I'm 1,000+ reps (days) in knowing...
13 Inconvenient Truths to Break Complacency
13 inconvenient truths from @dickiebush. His original list of 19 were about writing and business but most of them were perfect metaphors for fitness, health, and life. So I extracted the 13 relevant ones and they'll wake you up from your...
Remember Your Strength: A Mantra for Tough Times
This has been my mantra on and off mountains for as long as I can remember. From being worried about making descents safely before a storm to days with a heavy and grieving heart, saying it helped me remember how...
Women Trying to Conceive Need Adequate Carbs
The war on carbs needs to end. All this low carb, keto, and carnivore stuff is hurting women's fertility. Women come to Ferta eating 60 grams of carbs a day and wonder why their thyroid is sluggish, their hair is falling...
Practice What You Preach: Walk the Lifestyle Medicine Walk
"Part of being a lifestyle practitioner is not only talking the talk but also walking the walk." page 33 of the Lifestyle Medicine Handbook #lifestylemedicine #health #physicians #healthy #sundayvibes #WellnessJourney #mindbodysoul https://t.co/mogxhTY3nB
Stress Stems From Multiple Sources; Mindfulness Offers Relief
"Stress can result from a variety of factors-external, internal, and physical, as well as psychological," from page 307 of the Lifestyle Medicine Handbook. Chapter 8 goes on to explore stress in more detail. Chapter 9 covers Peace of Mind with...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shields Brain via Gut Microbiome
As a medical school professor, I used to tell patients to "eat healthy fats." But the type of olive oil matters more than we ever taught. A new study in Microbiome (Feb 2026) tracked 650 adults for 2 years and found...
In‑flight Qigong Unites Passengers on China Southern
Mid-flight on China Southern.. the whole cabin doing coordinated stretches with the flight attendant leading the way. She’s guiding everyone through a traditional Chinese qigong routine of gentle moves right from their seats while the demo video plays on the...
AI Health Data Uncovers Hidden Sinus Issue Affecting Sleep
I was always a believer that AI could radically improve health. When you see it in action in your own life, it’s amazing and gives clarity about the future. One, new learning for me is a thesis that my oddly...
Defuse Disturbing Remarks with a Simple Clarifying Question
Sunday Tip: Sometimes people say things that are disturbing. One of the best responses you can use is a simple question, "What makes you say that?" 🤔 It helps the person to clarify their statement+think about what they just said. 🙏 #SundayFunday #SundayThoughts #health #metalhealth
Books to Reignite Energy When You're Burned Out
Read these books if you are feeling burned out. All books are available at the paintedporchbookshop
Psychedelics Show Promise for Schizophrenia Negative Symptoms
Psychedelics for treatment of negative symptoms and depressive symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorder: A narrative review https://t.co/fGpTLwF3DK
Women Need Their Own Longevity Blueprint, Not Male Models
Women are not “mini-men.” That line from Dr. Jennifer Pearlman MD CCFP NCMP FAARM ABAARM stuck with me from our @Optispan_Inc Podcast conversation—and it sets the stage for a much bigger issue. For decades, medicine and biomedical research have often treated...
Normalize Anxiety: Most Kids Feel the Same
Your child needs to hear, "Lots of kids feel nervous about that. You're not the only one."
Essential Lifestyle Medicine Handbook for Health Professionals
Here's a lifestyle medicine book for anyone interested in the research and guidelines around healthy living, specifically exercise, nutrition, stress management, sleep, social connection+avoidance of risky substances. I co-authored it with the two Presidents of the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group...
Meditation Is Tomorrow’s Competitive Edge, Like Sleep
10 years ago sleep was overlooked. Now it's an irrefutable competitive advantage to optimise sleep. Today, meditation is being overlooked the same way.
Seeing Biological Age Data Drives Real Health Improvements
Some doctors say wearables & epigenetic age tests aren’t useful because they aren’t clinically approved But a new study of 178 people over a year says otherwise When people saw their data & biological age, they changed behavior & saw measurable improvements...
Embrace Kindness and Authenticity This Easter
Be kind Be generous Be thankful Be happy Be humble Be hard working Be honest Be loyal Be curious Be graceful Be teachable Be loving Be optimistic Be hopeful Be involved Be a student Be a teacher Be mindful Be forgiving Be mindful Be sincere Be giving Be yourself. Happy Easter.
High-Performing Athletes Suffer More Health Issues Than Elite
Fascinating review on the relationship between level of training/performance and immune function. I would agree that "high" performing athletes generally have worse health than "elite" performing athletes. Because... 1/ They have less control over life stress (often global "Type A" personalities) 2/ They train...
13 Subtle Signals Your Body Needs Support, Not Discipline
I’m neurodivergent and have a PhD in healthcare research. Here are 13 subtle signs your body needs support, not more discipline: (save this for the days when everything feels harder than it should)
Release Unused Energy Through Simple Daily Movement
Energy you don’t use becomes a problem. Your body needs a release valve. You have one. Movement.
Savoring a Lazy Weekend of Sleep and Stillness
I slept like 12hrs and was the first time in months I got a proper weekend with zero to do. Gonna roll around some more and enjoy the nothing. Bliss.
Elevate Your Feet for a Healthier Squat Toilet
Toilet PSA: Take the tiny trash bin in most toilets Put it in front of the toilet and put your feet on the trash bin Much healthier and more natural way to sit, giving natural pressure We've designed toilets wrong and your feet should...
Embrace Growth Mindset: Laugh, Learn, and Move On
Sunday Tip #2: Let's all use the growth mindset as mush as we possibly can. 🌷🌳 ☀️ If you make a mistake, try to chuckle about it, and then learn from it. Lastly, move on... 🙏😊 ❤️ #SundayThoughts #growthmindset #wellbeing #learning #health #mentalhealth https://t.co/JsVuMgWHfk
Just Culture Turns Shame Into Safety After Harm
The culture of a hospital is revealed most clearly after a patient is harmed. Not when the case goes well. Not when the metrics look good. After the adverse event. In this episode of The Podcast by KevinMD, Scott Ellner @Surgeryquality describes what too...
Early Heart Rate Spike Is Normal, Not a Problem
Aerobic base building - the Cliff Notes version. This is for two groups: those just starting out and those who've been sidelined for a while. You lace up, head out, and ten minutes in, your heart is pounding, and you're breathing...
Embrace Uncomfortable Feelings to Find True Okayness
That thing you're avoiding — the emotion, the conversation, the reality you don't want to face — it's not going anywhere. And often, the more you try to ignore it, the louder it can get. The real route to okayness...
Longevity Escape Velocity Could Grant 50 Extra Healthy Years
If longevity escape velocity arrives by 2033 (Ray K’s prediction), a 50-year-old today has a shot at seeing 2100. The prize: 50 extra healthy years of compounding knowledge, relationships, and impact. Worth optimizing for? Focus on a longevity mindset.
Protect Your Mind Amid Nigeria's Relentless Pressures
Nigeria is one of the most stressful environments on earth to be young and ambitious in. Bad economy, family pressure, social media comparison, uncertain future, etc. And most young Nigerians are carrying all of it silently while pretending everything is fine. Your peace...
Best Diet Scores Add up to Three Extra Years
Healthy dietary patterns, longevity genes, and life expectancy: A prospective cohort study "Compared with the bottom quintile, achieving the top quintile of dietary scores was associated with 1.9 to 3.0 years of life gained at 45 years in men and 1.5...
Hope as Survival: Balancing Optimism and Realism
I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again… Some people see me as way too optimistic Some people see me as way too pessimistic I refuse to give up my hope for things to get better but I also refuse to...
Design Your Post‑Career Life, Not Just Retirement
Retirement isn’t just about leaving work—it’s about designing a life you actually want to wake up to. In this episode, we explore the deeper side of retirement—purpose, identity, and what truly keeps you alive long after your career ends. From a...
Lifestyle Choices Prove Surprisingly Powerful
Just out: new @timmermanreport column: The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Lifestyle. https://t.co/0cibAwyaZi @zakkohane @shottan @BStulberg @hjluks
Take a 30‑second Breath Break Before Driving On
30 seconds to breathe at the rest area, before you get back on the road 🚙🛣️🌌
Stop Labeling Yourself; Start Taking Action
People stay broke because they keep saying, ‘I’m broke’ They stay fat because they keep saying ‘I’m fat’ They stay lonely because they keep saying ‘I’m lonely’ Stop labelling. Start doing.
Reset Your Nervous System for Healthier Living
The state of your nervous system shapes how you experience the world. When we are constantly in “fight or flight,” it can take a toll on both physical and emotional health. Simple practices like breathing, mindful pauses, and time in nature, can...
Skip the Gym—Two Dumbbells, Floor, Full-Body Workout
Hot take: you don’t need a gym membership, a Peloton, or a $200/month studio class to be in shape. You need two dumbbells and your living room floor. I put together a full body workout with GIFs so you can’t...
Aging? Keep Your Brain Sharp with Novel Challenges
As people get older and have less energy, there's often a drive to make things more predictable. But the most important thing you can do for your brain: put it in novel situations and give it novel challenges. #Livewired https://t.co/1PKvPkClbI
Let Audiobooks Guide Unplanned, Mind‑Free Gym Sessions
Sometimes you just need an audiobook and let yourself flow in the gym. No plan, no counting, no PR. Just move your body, move heavy shit, sweat, and let the overwhelming thoughts melt away
New Leaders Aim to Expand Colorado Health Access, Cut Costs
Thrilled to welcome Stephanie Beasley and Gretchen Hammer to these roles. Their leadership will strengthen Colorado as we expand access and lower costs for physical and mental health care. https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-makes-cabinet-announcement
Therapy Can Harm, Yet Still Helps Many
Therapy harm stuff is all over Threads right now and I'm just here to say that two things can be true. Our system needs to change. Stigma and coercive practices have shaped our field in ways that cause ongoing harm and On...