Scott D. Miller, MD Blog

Myths About the Fat Zone

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 […]

Disconnect to Connect

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, […]

Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 6

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 […]

Serenity Before Severity

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 […]

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Dr. Miller Wins Award for Best Urology Paper at The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons’ Minimally Invasive Surgery Week Annual Meeting & Endo Expo

Dr. Scott Miller, a board-certified urologist and laparoscopic specialist, recently received the award for Best Urology Paper at a major annual gathering of laparoscopic surgeons. The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) presented Dr. Miller with the award August 28 during the Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2013 at their Annual Meeting & Endo Expo in Reston, […]

Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 5

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 […]

Blue Ties Prostate Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Join us for the Fifth Annual Blue Ties Event which benefits ProstAware, a Georgia 501(c)3 organization solely dedicated to educating men at risk for prostate cancer. Most men who haven’t had prostate cancer may not understand just how much they are at risk. By tapping into the fun and wonder of music and new technology, […]

Leading By Example

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 […]

Oops, I Wish I Hadn’t Done That – Part 2

It takes many successes to make up for one mishap. That is why so much effort is focused on avoiding and managing complications in the world of minimally invasive surgery.  Last month we talked about the patient care team as the backbone of these efforts. We will continue the discussion with an obvious but often […]

Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 4

Exercising your heart but not your musculoskeletal system is like changing the oil in your car without putting air in the tires. Last month we talked about the importance of diversity and started with aerobic exercise. Here are the often-overlooked benefits to resistance training: Essential to increasing lean-to-fat body mass ratio Essential for maintenance of […]