As I began my career as a cardiologist in the early 2000s, I was not budging the ‘needle’ in terms of sedentary lifestyles among my patients. I had to ask myself whether I was doing enough to help them. So I tried something different. I simply asked a patient if she’d like to join me […]
In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Cristina Cojocaru, Walk with a Doc leader in Menlo Park, California, shares important insights on colorectal cancer prevention, screening guidelines, early detection, and risk factors.
Good morning! We received a request after the last newsletter to discuss Coronary Calcium Scores. To be clear, these are my thoughts and do not necessarily represent our other leaders. However, if they agree, that’d be really cool. Coronary Calcium Scores: A Simple Test That Can Save Lives One of the most common questions I […]
Good morning! Hope this letter finds you well. What a great time of year this is. March is less than 42 hours away! This happens almost every time a patient comes in for a stress test. Our patient says, “I’m not sure if I can do this – it’s been a while”. After 10-15 minutes […]
Good morning! How are you feeling this morning? Oh my gosh, I hope you’re ready, because I’m great. You’re going to need it to keep up with me. Last night was one of those magical nights, and I’m still buzzing from it. I drop this next line all the time, but if you were married […]
Good morning! It is SO good to be with you this morning. Big virtual hug, unless you are not a hugger, and that’s cool. I get it. You know how I feel; that’s all that matters. 4 GOOD and quick things. One – it was just a fantastic quarterly gathering of WWAD leaders yesterday at […]
Social connection is one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, drivers of health. In this video, Dr. Hussain Khimji, Walk with a Doc leader in Calgary, Canada, shares why connection matters for your heart, mind, and overall well-being, along with simple, practical ways to build more meaningful connection into your daily life. After you […]
We’re kicking off a new video series, spotlighting discussions on various topics and practical health tips from local Walk with a Doc events. In this first video, Dr. Samia Estrada discusses how intentionally practicing gratitude can support mental health, resilience, and overall well-being.
Good morning! We hope you’re receiving our 2025 Walk with a Doc Holiday Newsletter in good health. Here in Walkland, it’s a beautiful morning. We’re gathered around the fireplace, toasty and smiling. Bryan and Rachael are sharing a laugh, recalling a favorite memory. Our hearts are full, and we are deeply grateful for how fortunate we’ve been. All […]
Good morning! Nice socks. Let’s get into it. This year, promise your giftee that you will make a written commitment to them to begin, restart, or increase your physical activity towards the goal of 150 minutes each week. Seriously. Type it out or handwrite it, sign it, and then put some stickers on it – […]