When I was a kid, the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween were the scariest things around. Now that I'm older, the terrors of Halloween have …
Category: Exercise
Study shows taking short walks may offset negative health impact of prolonged sitting
While most of us know that sitting for prolonged periods of time can be detrimental to our health, sometimes, despite our best intentions, we're locked …
A conversation about the diabetes epidemic
On this morning’s KQED’s morning radio show, Forum, several doctors including Stanford’s Bryant Lin, MD, discussed how diabetes is affecting the health of millions of …
Taking breaks for physical activity may benefit children’s long-term health
Here's an eye-opening statistic: Children in the United States spend on average 6 hours per day sitting or reclining. As we head into the fall and winter …
A Stanford physician takes a precision health approach to living a healthier lifestyle
Nearly 70 percent of Americans ages 20 or older are overweight or obese, including Larry Chu, MD, a Stanford anesthesiologist and executive director of Medicine …
Examining the long-term health benefits for women of exercise in adolescence
Sometime around the age of five, I distinctly remember my mother telling me, "You have to play a sport. You can pick any sport you …
Can food mentions in newspapers predict national obesity rates?
Food words trending in today's newspapers could help predict a country's obesity rates in three years, according to findings recently published in the journal BMC Public …
A day in the life of your body, in video
Most of us give little thought to the daily inner workings of our bodies. We're more focused on the tasks of getting ourselves, and the …
New research offers comprehensive picture of the lingering effects of sports injuries
In an effort to better understand the lasting impact of sports injuries, Stanford physicians collaborated with the university's athletic department to enroll nearly 1,700 student …
Female high-school athletes suffer more overuse injuries than their male counterparts
When I was younger, the prevailing parenting advice regarding athletics and children was to identify a sport your child would enjoy early on and have …
Stanford Football team physician shares tips for staying healthy while working out
Last month, more than 750 people gathered on the Stanford Medicine campus for the annual Health Matters event. There, Jason Dragoo, MD, team physician for …
“They might be slightly healthier, but they’ll still be junk foods”: Expert comments on trans-fat ban
As you've probably heard, the FDA ruled last week to ban trans-fats and phase them out of all food products over the next three years. …
Not just for kids: A discussion of play and why we all need to do it
All work and no play makes everyone a dull boy. Recognizing this, the California-based National Institute for Play focuses on shining light on the importance of the practice of play …
Jogging vs. chasing after your kids: Which one will help you sleep better?
Last weekend, I raced after my toddler around the park for an afternoon and was shocked that my fitness tracker showed I walked the equivalent of 3.5 miles. Exhausted, I decided …
Women’s health expert: When it comes to prevention, diet and exercise are key
This Monday was the sixth annual Stanford Women's Health Forum, hosted by Stanford's Women and Sex Differences in Medicine center (WSDM), and I was happy to have …
Stanford Medicine’s community open house happening on May 16
Mark your calendar for Health Matters, Stanford Medicine's community open house, being held this year on Saturday, May 16. There will be wellness dogs and …