In September, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a conference on hunger, nutrition, and health. We, at Walk with a Doc, were honored with an invitation to attend the conference. The White House has set a bold goal: to end hunger in America and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030 […]
Good morning! This is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month so I thought it would be a good time to share a story… There once was a remote little village where friendly people lived. They had thatched roofs. They would leave their cozy cottages every Saturday morning and gather at the serene local park. They would talk about things […]
First, thank you to our distinguished Veterans (including our very own Rachael Habash and her husband, Justin). Thank you! Thank you for your bravery, your service, and the countless sacrifices you have made to protect our country. You serve as great examples for us to follow. Thank you. We love you all for what you […]
Good morning! Nothing I’d rather be doing than hanging out with my friends (you) this morning. A couple of months ago I’d run into an acquaintance (let’s call him Harold) at our local coffee shop. He was a little stressed and asked for some medical advice. I jotted a few thoughts down on a napkin. I forgot […]
Good morning! What a beautiful morning it is set up to be.Are you listening to the birds singing?Maybe you were reading Wednesday’s release of the WHO’s first-ever report on global inactivity?Maybe you were just going to grab a cup of coffee?Hopefully all three, I just don’t know.Oops, sidetracked! Newsletter… I know, I know, you want to look at […]
Good morning! On October 15th, we are partnering with The Omar Carter Foundation to raise awareness around Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Omar is a beloved member of Walk with a Doc Charlotte and on July 9, 2013, his professional basketball career was over. In the middle of a game, his heart had stopped. He lay on the floor receiving CPR for […]
Good morning. First and foremost our love goes out to all of our friends in Florida, the Carolinas, Cuba, and everyone that has been or will be affected by Ian. Here is how you can help. There was a game-changing event in the health world this week. Every day, millions of us are afflicted with food insecurity and diet-related […]
DisclaimerThis segment of the newsletter contains moments of satire that should not be taken seriously. Good morning, I feel you and I are close enough, so I’ll just say it. This is the best week of the year for me. Pumpkin Spice season has hit its full stride. We’re driving fast with nothing ahead but […]
Good morning! I must confess. Daily/monthly step counts have become important to me. To the point where I needed to dive deeper and figure out just exactly why. Before we jump in, what actually is a good daily step count? 7,500 (or more) – at least according to this study in JAMA. Here’s why I find step counts important: 1. Physical activity and all the beautiful […]
At Walk with a Doc, we believe that the power of physical activity is amplified even more when it takes place in nature. In September 2021, we partnered with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and we’re excited to partner with them again this month as part of a movement to promote health, nature, and local parks […]