Brain Health is Important Guest article by Bonnie Burman, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health Hello, I’m Bonnie Burman, President of the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health. I am thrilled that our Council is partnering with Walk with a Doc to bring all of you important information about brain health and dementia. There is a lot we can do […]

Walk with a Doc Newsletter Good morning! So, we hit 500. On the flight home from SFO, my thoughts centered around how I would ideally choose to celebrate WWAD reaching this milestone. Before I share, you know I’m weird, right? I’d celebrate by you and I going for a two-hour-long hike. We’d then grab a bite at […]

Thank You David is touring colleges with his wife Krissy and son Charlie, gathering good fodder for future newsletters. In his absence, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on Walk with a Doc’s journey. Why now? Because we are on the brink of epic news. 499 communities are offering Walk with a Doc programming in their communities (we are […]

W.O.D. Walk of the Day. Some of you within the CrossFit world know better than me, WOD stands for Workout of the Day (500 burpees, 180 squats, 45 kettlebell swings, etc.). To me, CrossFit is like boating, better to have friends that do it. Then again, maybe that’s why I look like Olive Oyl. We’re issuing […]

The Challenge Did we mention this Walk Challenge is a big deal? We need you there! Why? This Challenge will give you the inspiration to start your health journey! It can be the time to show off the work you’ve done personally to increase your health. And it is the opportunity for the ENTIRE Walk community to come together, virtually and in person, from […]

It’s 5 year celebration time! Doris Woodson has been a member of the Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center since inception in 2010. What keeps her coming back is the variety of programs and services (such as cooking classes, fitness classes, lunch and learn sessions, and special events). She most enjoys participating in the […]

Sleep How did you sleep last night? I hope you slept well. It’s important. There are some days where it seems like all of my patients are having sleeping issues. Here’s what I tell them: First, many of our patients get screened for sleep apnea. Ironically, a lot of patients that end up testing (very) positive for sleep apnea say they […]

We invite you to challenge yourself to do something that you never thought was possible. ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE How it Works (Updated!) Basic Challenge: $25 registration This covers your basic walk challenge registration and event shirt. Although voluntary, please consider a “Supportive Donation” of $10 for each 5 mile loop you plan to complete. Look for […]

Walk with a Doc Newsletter Good morning! Let’s get right to it. The last time we activated a component of our bylaws was August 2014 (bylaws crafted at the April 2005). We always strive to keep the tone of our Friday newsletter lighthearted. As you will see today, we can’t always do that. Back in […]

Walk with a Future Doc and Diversity During the summer of 2016, I was a student intern with the Rush Heart Center for Women. My supervisor and mentor, Dr. Neelum Aggarwal, is an active member, sponsor, and leader of the Walk with a Doc programming in the Chicagoland area. In conjunction with the dedicated help of a Rush University […]