by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 17, 2012 | Exercise, Health, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss
Are you embarking on a new weight loss exercise program to redress the flab put on over years of sedentary living? Well, there are a few things you should be aware of right at the start. The human body was built for motion, and until the computer age changed the...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Mar 3, 2012 | Cancer, Exercise, Health, Prevention
We all know that exercise keeps us fit, and prevents heart disease, but it turns out to also be a cancer fighter. Regular exercise, for which our body has been designed, and which our modern lifestyle sees far too little of, has a number of benefits beyond toning up...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jan 16, 2012 | Ergonomics, Exercise, Health, Managing Stress, Prevention, Stress, Stress Strategies
Many people have been attracted to Yoga for its many benefits. Doctors have often recommended Yoga for their patients, to help with back pains, injuries to the limbs, or for routine post-operative care. However, that does not mean Yoga is automatically safe for...