Team Members in the News
There is a knowledge gap around menstruation in NZ – and this puts people at risk – The Conversation
Dr. Stacy Sims highlights a critical gap in understanding among New Zealand's youth, including girls, young women, and nonbinary individuals who menstruate, regarding menstruation. This shortfall in knowledge significantly impacts their health and well-being, underscoring the urgent need for improved education and resources in this area.
Read moreMore people are getting injured playing pickleball. Here’s what’s behind it – San Francisco Chronicle
Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Director, Dr. Michael Fredericson, discusses the rise in pickleball injuries in recent years.
Read moreFeeling Overwhelmed? Try Tallying Your Tiny Wins. – The New York Times
Dr. BJ Fogg, Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Research and Implementation Specialist, speaks with the New York on how taking stock of small achievements can keep you motivated when times are tough.
Read more‘All it takes is a quick walk’: how a few minutes’ exercise can unleash creativity – even if you hate it – The Guardian
‘All it takes is a quick walk’: how a few minutes’ exercise can unleash creativity – even if you hate it Do you have your best ideas while running to the bus stop, or walking the dog? You’re not alone. Researchers are finding remarkable links between movement and blue-sky thinking
Read moreColorectal Cancer and Wellness with Dr. Cindy Kin – Scrubcast
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. Cindy Kin, an associate professor in Stanford University's Department of Surgery.
Read morePickleball Injuries on the Rise – CBS News
Michael Fredericson, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford, discusses the types of injuries they are seeing the most, and the benefit of the exercise versus the risk of injury.
Read moreSpecial Report: Lifestyle Psychiatry Emphasizes Behaviors Supporting Mental Health – American Psychiatric Association
Lifestyle psychiatry can play an important role in helping patients establish healthy behaviors and habits that both help prevent and treat mental illness.
Read moreA hunger to help people brought her to both surgery, cooking – Stanford Scope
At first glance, the dual roles of physician and chef may seem like an unlikely pairing. But for Carlie Arbaugh, MD, Chef, it was the parallels she found in the culinary arts and surgical care that drew her to each.
Read moreMillions of women are ‘under-muscled.’ These foods help build strength – NPR
If you've seen a loved one take a bad fall – like my mother did a few months ago – you know the importance of muscle strength. Muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then starts a long, slow decline. Muscle-loss, also called sarcopenia, affects more than 45% of older Americans, especially women.
Read moreWeight-loss drugs aren’t a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health – NPR
The headlines are compelling, with phrases like, "The Obesity Revolution," and "A new 'miracle' weight-loss drug really works." The before-and-after pictures are inspiring. People who have struggled for decades to shed pounds are finally finding an effective strategy. The last few years saw breakthroughs in treatments for obesity, with new weight-loss medicines dominating recent news reports. The medicines, semaglutide...
Read moreHot sauna, cold plunge. Here’s where to try contrast bathing – National Geographic
From Finnish saunas to Korean ice tubs, these spas specialize in the practice of alternating between intense heat and intense cold. Many travelers have experienced the warming pleasures of a steamy soak at a Japanese onsen (hot spring) or a heated Turkish hammam. But they may not have jumped into the world of contrast bathing—the practice of alternating between intense heat (hot tubs, saunas)...
Read moreWant a six-pack? Here’s how to get abs – USA Today
While many people may want to increase their muscle mass primarily to improve physical fitness, some are also after a more attractive physique. Glutes, triceps, obliques and chest muscles are all desired. Biceps are, too. But often the most buzzed about muscle region that people are after is abdominal muscles. Men in particular frequently chase the chiseled six-pack, only to find that...
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