Ira Flatow is the host of one of my favorite radio shows, Science Friday on NPR. Last week Ira had Dr. Jordan Metzl on his show to talk about his new book and the research that went into it. Here's Ira's intro to the show:
You know the old adage, an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, my next guest might add to that. How about a jog a day keeps the doctor away, or a set of pull-ups? His new book is a prescription pad for a variety of ailments from anxiety and depression to heart disease, diabetes, low libido, arthritis, even cancer. But what's different about this medical book is that there are no drugs recommended, no trips to the pharmacy.
Instead, he recommends tailored exercise regimens for exactly what ails you, whether it's strength training for menopause or yoga for anxiety, because he says exercise is a wonder drug that can cure a whole variety of conditions, maybe even help you fight cancer. And for all you sitting at your desk right now — yeah, you — he offers a few tips on how to build activity into your day, even if you have a sedentary office job.
Dr. Jordan Metzl is the author of "The Exercise Cure: A Doctor's All-Natural, No-Pill Prescription For Better Health & Longer Life." He's also a sports medicine doctor at the Hospital for Special Surgery here in New York. Welcome to SCIENCE FRIDAY.
You can listen to the show or read the transcript on the NPR website here. Dr. Metzl shares a lot of great information and has some great advice on how to overcome problems and how to start moving more to get all the great benefits listed in his book but without having to go to the gym if that's not your thing.
I'd love to hear what you think about the interview and show and also the book if you read it. Comment below with your thoughts.
I'd love to hear what you think about the interview and show and also the book if you read it. Comment below with your thoughts.
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