The New Year is always a great time for making a resolution, but seldom do we keep these resolutions. Lose weight. Spend less. Start exercising. Quit smoking. Learn a new language. Often, we are so focused on the goal that we lose site of the process. This year, I say the heck with resolutions. Instead, […]
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Our “Innovations” section took a two-month hiatus to make room for publicizing a series of prostate cancer awareness community events. We will continue with our series on avoiding and managing surgical complications with attention to surgical technique. In parts one and two, we covered the importance of the patient care team and the importance of […]
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Patients are often asking me what is the best time-of-day to exercise. Timing can affect flexibility, energy level, and efficiency. Here is a list of my suggestions: A convenient time to increase the likelihood of showing up. Whenever you are feeling energetic Early in the day to minimize missed work-outs One to two hours following […]
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Medical providers – whether hospitals or physicians – constantly publicize numbers. Numbers, by their mere existence, tend to legitimize services. But what do these numbers mean? When someone claims to have 10 years of experience, does that mean 10 years of progressive improvement of skill and knowledge, or does it mean one year of experience […]
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We all want to be healthy. But let’s admit it – losing fat can be the major motivation behind our dietary and exercise habits. This month we’ll discuss the science behind exercising in the “fat zone”. Have you ever noticed on the aerobic machines at the gym the bar graphs that depict different heart rate […]
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On occasion, I’ve had times when my family and I were all using a smartphone in the same room. Being the joking husband and dad that I am, I would annoy them by initiating a conversation with a group text message. I know that you’re thinking this is a plea to take a vacation from your devices. Well, […]
We now round out our “Diet and Exercise for Life” series with stretching methods. Last month we discussed how– contrary to popular belief – traditional stretching (static stretching) is best performed after exercising. Now we’ll discuss the different components of stretching: Warm up Dynamic stretching Foam rolling Static stretching Warming up has multiple benefits, including […]
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I have always believed that good comes out of everything – even from difficult life events. When trying to guide my patients and their loved ones through challenging diagnoses, I am often reminded of the serenity prayer. We all want the power to change the things we can and to accept the things we cannot […]
As we near the end of our series on diet and exercise, let us take a look at an often overlooked and misunderstood component of exercise – flexibility. We’ve talked about aerobic exercise and resistance training, but flexibility is the all-important third leg of the stool. A lot of recent controversy surrounds how and when […]
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Having been a parent for 18 years, I have given my children a lot of advice. Yet nothing has had as much of an impact as the examples I have set in the way I lead my life. Remarkably, this same approach can work wonders for the care of my patients. First and foremost, I […]
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A Resolution That I Can Keep
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerThe New Year is always a great time for making a resolution, but seldom do we keep these resolutions. Lose weight. Spend less. Start exercising. Quit smoking. Learn a new language. Often, we are so focused on the goal that we lose site of the process. This year, I say the heck with resolutions. Instead, […]
Oops, I Wish I Hadn’t Done That – Part 3
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryOur “Innovations” section took a two-month hiatus to make room for publicizing a series of prostate cancer awareness community events. We will continue with our series on avoiding and managing surgical complications with attention to surgical technique. In parts one and two, we covered the importance of the patient care team and the importance of […]
The Best Time To Exercise
/in Blog, Health and WellnessPatients are often asking me what is the best time-of-day to exercise. Timing can affect flexibility, energy level, and efficiency. Here is a list of my suggestions: A convenient time to increase the likelihood of showing up. Whenever you are feeling energetic Early in the day to minimize missed work-outs One to two hours following […]
How Do You Measure Experience?
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerMedical providers – whether hospitals or physicians – constantly publicize numbers. Numbers, by their mere existence, tend to legitimize services. But what do these numbers mean? When someone claims to have 10 years of experience, does that mean 10 years of progressive improvement of skill and knowledge, or does it mean one year of experience […]
Myths About the Fat Zone
/in Blog, Health and WellnessWe all want to be healthy. But let’s admit it – losing fat can be the major motivation behind our dietary and exercise habits. This month we’ll discuss the science behind exercising in the “fat zone”. Have you ever noticed on the aerobic machines at the gym the bar graphs that depict different heart rate […]
Disconnect to Connect
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerOn occasion, I’ve had times when my family and I were all using a smartphone in the same room. Being the joking husband and dad that I am, I would annoy them by initiating a conversation with a group text message. I know that you’re thinking this is a plea to take a vacation from your devices. Well, […]
Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 6
/in Blog, Health and WellnessWe now round out our “Diet and Exercise for Life” series with stretching methods. Last month we discussed how– contrary to popular belief – traditional stretching (static stretching) is best performed after exercising. Now we’ll discuss the different components of stretching: Warm up Dynamic stretching Foam rolling Static stretching Warming up has multiple benefits, including […]
Serenity Before Severity
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerI have always believed that good comes out of everything – even from difficult life events. When trying to guide my patients and their loved ones through challenging diagnoses, I am often reminded of the serenity prayer. We all want the power to change the things we can and to accept the things we cannot […]
Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 5
/in Blog, Health and WellnessAs we near the end of our series on diet and exercise, let us take a look at an often overlooked and misunderstood component of exercise – flexibility. We’ve talked about aerobic exercise and resistance training, but flexibility is the all-important third leg of the stool. A lot of recent controversy surrounds how and when […]
Leading By Example
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerHaving been a parent for 18 years, I have given my children a lot of advice. Yet nothing has had as much of an impact as the examples I have set in the way I lead my life. Remarkably, this same approach can work wonders for the care of my patients. First and foremost, I […]