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Running: A FEVER
Running: A FEVER is a podcast about fitness, diet, and medicine. The goal is to live a long, happy, healthy, active life right up to the very end. The host is not an expert but a fellow traveler on the journey to a physically fit lifestyle. Do you love your life enough to make it last as long as possible?
Episodes
Running: A FEVERRAF184: Lake Weddington Recreational Area
Today I join my best friend and new dad Robert for my first visit to Lake Weddington. This is a not a state park, but is a "recreational area" which I believe…
Running: A FEVERRAF183: Why You Need Money
Why do we need so much money? Why not go do a job I love that pays peanuts? Some of the jobs in which you can make a difference or pursue a passion are not the…
Running: A FEVERRAF182: Testosterone Facts for Men and Women
Why women and men? You may not know this, I didn't for a long time --- but women have testosterone and men have estrogen. It is produced by the sex glands, the…
Running: A FEVERRAF181: Coconut Oil
Back in episode 140 I talked about the different kinds of fat, saturated, unsaturated, trans fat and omegas. I said that in general, saturated fat is bad…
Running: A FEVERRAF180: How to Avoid Stress
How many times have a stated that stress is a vicious killer, a slayer of men, a menace to all earthly life? Today I want to talk about how to avoid it, so we…
Running: A FEVERRAF179: 5 Reasons You Need More Sleep
There is a lot of noise about sleep. Unfortunately there is also a lot of noise in this episode of the podcast due to the overwhelming presence of cicadas in…
Running: A FEVERRAF178: Gym Etiquette
Most of us can't afford our own private gym. So we have to share with others. That means curtesy is important, as it is everywher humans gather. But in the gym…
Running: A FEVERRAF177: Good Health Gives You More Time
The value of time is infinity per hour! Yesterday we had a power outtage at my company. I was called in to make sure our IT equipment was running the way it is…
Running: A FEVERRAF176: What is 'Eating Healthy'?
Storm video: https://youtu.be/Hmxw1w4tLmg First of all, its grammatically incorrect. I mean, as an English major I have to point that out. Healthy is an…
Running: A FEVERRAF175: 5 Health Benefits of House Plants
We all know the benefits of healthy fruits and vegetables in our diets, but have you ever heard that just having plants around can make you healthier?…
Running: A FEVERRAF174: Tom Brady Starts his 20th Year with Patriots
The NFL starts Early! I suppose there are international exhibition games in July, and by August the preseason has started. Of course coaches want to be careful…
Running: A FEVERRAF173: Sunburn and Longevity
Medical department. I took a sick day this week because of sunburn. I mentioned in an earlier episode that I neglected to apply sunscreen one day, that was…
Running: A FEVERRAF172: Eating Right by Thinking Right
I know what you're thinking. "How can you put everything about eating right in one episode? After all, you've already talked about it for most of 171 episodes…
Running: A FEVERRAF171: Back on Track
This episode is a brief update. It's important for me to be honest with you about the struggles I face, no matter how bad things get. I don't share everything…
Running: A FEVERRAF170: Living to 100 and Beyond - Jeanne Calment
Welcome to the 11th and final (at least for a while) episode on super-centenarians. And this time it's all about the queen of longevity herself, Jeanne Louise…
Running: A FEVERRAF169: Living to 100 and Beyond - Sara Knauss
Welcome to the 10th in our series on centenarians. I'm going to start calling it 'Living to 100 and Beyond' because these are all super-centenarians, that is…
Running: A FEVERRAF168: Living to 100 - Nabi Tajima
Welcome to the 9th in our series on centenarians: Nabi Tajima. News note: I.M.Pei, famous architect, died at the age of 102 recently. I have seen his work and…
Running: A FEVERRAF167: Living to 100 - Lucy Hannah
Welcome to the 8th in our series on centenarians. Lucy Hanna lived from 7/16/1865 to 3/21/1993 a total of 117 years, 248 days. At her death, Hannah's family…
Running: A FEVERRAF166: Living to 100 - Marie-Louise Meilleur
Welcome to the 7th in our series on centenarians. Marie-Louise Meilleur. I noticed that 3 of the top 10 names start with "M", and my name is Michael, so I hope…
Running: A FEVERRAF165: Living to 100 - Violet Brown
Welcome to the 6th in our series on centenarians. Our subject is Violet Brown, a Jamaican who lived from 3/10/1900 to 9/15/2017, a total of 117 years, 189…
Running: A FEVERRAF164: Living to 100 Years Old - Emma Morano
Living to 100 Years Old - Emma Morano. Welcome to the 5th in our series on centenarians. Emma Morano lived from 11/29/1899 to 4/15/2017, a total of 117 years…
Running: A FEVERRAF163: Living to 100 Years Old - Chiyo Miyako
Living to 100 Years Old - Chiyo Miyako. Welcome to the 4th in our series on centenarians. Chiyo Miyako lived from 5/2/1901 to 7/22/2018, a total of 117 years…
Running: A FEVERRAF162: Living to 100 Years Old - Misao Okawa
Welcome to the 3rd in our series on centenarians. Misao Okawa lived from 3/5/1898 to 4/1/2015, a total of 117 years and 27 days. She is ninth on the list of…
Running: A FEVERRAF161: Living to 100 Years Old: Maria Capovilla
Welcome to the 2nd in our series on centenarians. Maria Esther Heredia Lecaro de Capovilla lived from 9/14/1889 to 8/27/2006, a total of 116 years and 347…
Running: A FEVERRAF160: Living to 100 Years Old
I'm starting a series on centenarians, people who live to be 100 years old or older, and specifically the people who have lived the longest, with documented…
Running: A FEVERRAF159: NOT Amazing Diet Results
Not amazing diet results? You hear and read a lot of hyperbole and it's important to know how to take/use that information. I am in the Running: A FEVER gym…
Running: A FEVERRAF158: Stan Smith Adidas Originals
Today we are in the fashion department talking about a new pair of court shoes. I like doing interesting things for exercise and fun. Personally, I don't see…
Running: A FEVERRAF 157: Back in the Gym
I'm recording in the car today because I have been out of action for several weeks. It is April Fools Day and the last workout was March 8. I was out because I…
Running: A FEVERRAF156: Mt. Nebo State Park II
I think this falls under the auspices of the Mental Health Department. I took a vacation and I felt very differently. I was able to let go of the concerns of…
Running: A FEVERRAF155: Mt. Nebo State Park I
The goal, if you want to live a long, happy, healthy life right up to the very end, is to stay active. One of the most interesting and pleasurably ways to do…
Running: A FEVERRAF154: Cortisol, Stress, and Belly Fat
This is the sixth and final episode in a series on brain chemicals which started with Episode 139 (http://RunningAFEVER.com/139). See episode 139 for an…
Running: A FEVERRAF153: Why is Oxytocin Called the Love Drug
This is the fourth in a series on brain chemicals. See Episode 139 "Brain Chemistry" for an overview on how these chemicals fit into our survival as a species…
Running: A FEVERRAF152: Seratonin the Bling Drug
This is the third in a series of episodes going into detail on the five brain chemicals I summarized in Episode 139 on brain chemistry…
Running: A FEVERRAF151: Dopamine the Natural Fun Drug
This is the second in a series of episodes going into some detail about the brain chemicals discussed first in Episode 139 (http://RunningAFEVER.com/139). In…
Running: A FEVERRAF150: Are Endorphins Addictive?
This is a first in a series of five episodes that will take an in-depth look at one of the brain chemicals first mentioned in Episode 139…
Running: A FEVERRAF149: 5 Tricks to Avoid Tempation
5 Tricks to Avoid Temptation Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/149 Weight 7-day Avg. (change since Jan 2018): 208 (-66) Workout time: 53 Minutes…
Running: A FEVERRAF148: Stitch Fix Review for Men
Stitch Fix Review for Men. When you lose a lot of weight like I did in 2018, old clothes just don't fit anymore. This can be inconvenient. But now that I am…
Running: A FEVERRAF147: 7 Extra Tests You Need with your Annual Physical
I've known for a while that I wanted to get whatever additional testing made sense at the time of my next physical. Well, since I've been at the doctor's…
Running: A FEVERRAF146: We Do This Together
I take an afternoon and go to Devil's Den State Park on a TUESDAY! It's great weather and a special treat. I'm back in the gym, getting back after about a…
Running: A FEVERRAF145: Easy Thai Basil Beef Meal Prep Recipe
Today we're going to make Thai Basil Beef. With only 6 ingredients and about 30 minutes to make 4 servings, it's a simple, spicy addition to your meal prep…
Running: A FEVERRAF144: Rollerblade Bladerunner Unboxing
I've been looking for alternatives for cardio, since I don't care much for running or stationary biking. One suggestion I received was skating. There are…
Running: A FEVERRAF143: Achilles Gets the Boot
Here's a Medical Department update on my achilles tendon injury. I went to the doctor today. He noticed some swelling, but he said that based on my ability to…
Running: A FEVERRAF142: Gymshark Hoodie Try-on and Review
Gymshark Hoodie Tryon and Review. Gymshark is a trendy brand of workout gear that's breakin' out all over youtube. In this episode I'm going to show you my new…
Running: A FEVERRAF141: Meal Prep Chili Recipe
Today I'm going to show you how to meal prep a healthy, delicious chili. I know you've all been waiting for this, you've been hearing me talk about that…
Running: A FEVERRAF140: What are Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans Fat and Omegas
I've made a point of saying a high-fat diet is not healthy, even if it helps you lose weight, and especially when I've talked about the fad diet known as the…
Running: A FEVERRAF139: Brain Chemistry
There are 4 chemicals that control happiness, pride, joy, love and fulfillment. Chemicals drive our behavior. All our desires and feelings are affected by…
Running: A FEVERRAF138: Digestion Time
When I read Tom Brady's book The TB12 Method, I noticed that he recommends not to drink water 30 minutes before each meal. I was thinking how long would I need…
Running: A FEVERRAF137: Sitrep
http://RunningAFEVER.com Normally I would just give little updates integrated with a topic show, but there is a lot going on right now, so I decided to just…
Running: A FEVERRAF136: Abeo Active Walking Shoe Unboxing, Test, and Review
The walking company: http://RunningAFEVER.com/thewalkingcompany Buy the Men's shoe: http://RunningAFEVER.com/abeoactive Buy the Women's shoe…
Running: A FEVERRAF135: Teach a Man to Fish
http://RunningAFEVER.com There is an old saying that goes like this: "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed…
Running: A FEVERRAF134: The 4 Habits of Super-Successful People
http://RunningAFEVER.com Thanks to super-listener Amy for sending me this article with tips on success, based on Dr. Angela Duckworth's book Grit: The Power of…
Running: A FEVERRAF133: 53 going on 29
http://RunningAFEVER.com It is my birthday, and I head out on the trail despite some of the nastiest weather in recent days, with rain, wind, and cold. But…
Running: A FEVERRAF132: Caloric Restriction and Longevity
http://RunningAFEVER.com Caloric restriction (CR) is a reduction in caloric intake of 20-50% without malnutrition. NOT STARVING! There are no long-term…
Running: A FEVERRAF131: Why You Need a Cheat Meal
http://RunningAFEVER.com The need or desire to lose weight can send us to extremes. For me that's what causes my failure. Today I do thing a different way. In…
Running: A FEVERRAF130: Strength and Aging
http://RunningAFEVER.com Ever since my friend Tom mentioned it to me a couple of years ago, I've been concerned with the need for strength as we get older. It…
Running: A FEVERRAF129: Tom Brady's TB12 - Tech-Enabled Sleepwear
Get Athletic Recovery Sleepwear: http://RunningAFEVER.com/sleepwear Fashion Department. In Tom Brady's book The TB12 Method, he recommends what he calls…
Running: A FEVERRAF128: The Blue Zones Solution (Book Review)
http://RunningAFEVER.com In 2008 Dan Buettner published his first book on the Blue Zones, based on his research for National Geographic. He produced a second…
Running: A FEVERRAF127: Bigger, Leaner, Stronger (Book Review)
http://RunningAFEVER.com Get the book: http://RunningAFEVER.com/BiggerLeanerStronger In the world of body-building, knowledge is power. Bigger, Leaner…
Running: A FEVERRAF126: Corporate Wellness Video
http://RunningAFEVER.com In January of 2019 my employer asked me to participate in a wellness program to raise awareness of aspects of health such as…
Running: A FEVERRAF125: Basis - The Anti-Aging Supplement
http://RunningAFEVER.com In the 1980's, Leonard Guarente began doing anti-aging research at MIT. He's a biologist, and his major discovery was finding a gene…