EXERCISE GUIDELINES FOR HEART DISEASE
Prescribing safe, and effective, exercise programs is critical to improving functional capacity in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients....
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Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Feb 15
- 9 min
The effects of aging on your immune system
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger? When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Personal training is like the "wild west"
The field of "personal training" needs to be regulated. Do you need a college degree to be a personal trainer? No. Do you need a...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Feb 5
- 4 min
A SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN, NATURAL WORKOUT SUPPLEMENT
You have likely seen workout "supplements" in your local grocery store. They are sold in a variety of forms: pills, powders, and shakes....
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Jan 27
- 5 min
People Who Live Longer Eat These Specific Foods, According to a Major 36-Year Study
Fad diets are a dime a dozen. A new Forbes Health survey of more than 1,000 adults found that 33 percent of 18 to 25-year-olds and 30...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Jan 10
- 2 min
TIME RESTRICTED EATING RECONFIGURES GENE EXPRESSION
Scientists show how time-restricted eating influences gene expression across more than 22 regions of the body and brain. The findings...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Jan 5
- 1 min
ALL FAT IS NOT EQUAL
In your abdominal region, "visceral fat" accumulates in the spaces around your viscera (internal organs like your stomach and...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Dec 21, 2022
- 5 min
EASY (AND HEALTHY) HOLIDAY RECIPES
Treat your family and friends to these holiday side dishes, without overindulging. These delicious, better-for-you recipes make it easy!...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Dec 10, 2022
- 2 min
ONE MINUTE OF ACTIVITY TO LIVE LONGER?
According to new research, one-minute bursts of activity, during daily tasks, could prolong your life. This research shows that just...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
THE IMPORTANCE OF "LOWERING" YOUR WEIGHTS
Research has shown one type of muscle contraction is most effective at increasing muscle strength and size...the eccentric contraction. ...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Tis the season... to be stressed
The holiday season is often a time of celebration with loved ones. However, between busier social calendars, shopping, and hosting (on...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
POMEGRANATES AND CANCER PREVENTION
A metabolite found in pomegranates may help prevent colorectal cancer. Researchers investigated the effects of a metabolite called...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Dieters often think they're eating healthier than they really are
As the holidays approach, many of us may be concerned about gaining a few extra pounds. Perhaps you are even considering starting a...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Oct 24, 2022
- 8 min
Eating late increases hunger, decreases calories burned, and changes fat tissue
Obesity afflicts approximately 42 percent of the U.S. adult population and contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Oct 7, 2022
- 6 min
BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT RED MEAT
Separating fact from fiction. Protein is an essential macronutrient, but not all food sources of protein are created equal, and you may...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Sep 19, 2022
- 7 min
CHOLESTEROL - WHAT TO EAT, WHAT TO AVOID
Cholesterol is arguably one of the most misunderstood substances. For decades, people avoided healthy yet cholesterol-rich foods such as...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Sep 9, 2022
- 9 min
IS FRAILTY INEVITABLE AS WE AGE?
The clock ticks for everyone, and with each tick comes change. For those who manage to avoid major medical problems, the changes are slow...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
7 Foods That Will Boost Your Mood, According to Science
There's plenty of evidence to suggest that activities like exercise and spending time outside during the day can lift your spirits, and...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Aug 27, 2022
- 5 min
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD MUSCLE?
The answer depends on many variables, from training methods and calorie intake to the macronutrients provided by the foods you eat. You...
Dr. Fredrick Peters
- Aug 22, 2022
- 4 min
SUGAR SUBSTITUTES AND WHY YOU SHOULD EAT ICE CREAM
In a new study, participants who consumed sugar substitutes showed an altered microbiome and spikes in blood glucose. Aspartame, and...