
It’s a universal exercise you can turn into a unique personalized workout plan. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJanuary 19, 2021

Ten tips to help improve your ability to deal with offensive and potentially harmful sounds, smells and sights (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneOctober 19, 2019

Life giving you lemons? Smell them! Sometimes the simplest things have powerful therapeutic effects. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneAugust 27, 2019

We can all learn to drive better. Improved cognitive function can help prevent motor vehicle crashes, including those involving runners, walkers and cyclists. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 15, 2019

In a society that places people in neat little convenient ticky-tacky boxes, it seems today’s yoga is clearly for women. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMarch 18, 2019

The MAF Method places such a high importance on Vitamin D levels, that it is given a dedicated step in the system. Why?
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 5, 2018

The odd connection between outdoor exercise, sunlight, synthetic vitamins, skin cancer, athletic performance, and how we can be proactive in prevention. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneNovember 13, 2018

People like asking about my coffee habits. When I was about 12 years old, I got my first taste of butter mixed with coffee — a family ordeal of junk-food…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJune 4, 2018

While it may seem like fiction, mental time travel into the past and future is as real as the dreams we dare to dream by day. And it’s perfectly normal.…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 22, 2018

Bad breath is not only embarrassing — it could indicate more serious health problems and is associated with poor athletic performance. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 15, 2018

Rejuvenate with this powerful technique for reducing stress and getting the most from your day. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 29, 2018

Just how much of a bad habit is bad for you? Cigarettes, added sugar, exercise imbalance and excess mental stress have no safe dose. But there is something you can…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneApril 2, 2018

Low resting heart rate may be a sign of antisocial behavior, and can even be found in criminals and psychotics. When do we see the bright red flag? (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMarch 26, 2018

The answer to your health problems or chronic pain may be in your rearview mirror. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 19, 2017

Poor health keeps killing economic growth, but if too many people suddenly get healthy it could burst the big Wall Street bubble. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 5, 2017

For most people, high blood pressure can be prevented and treated successfully through simple lifestyle modification, which, unlike drugs, has no side effects, is inexpensive, and improves overall health. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneNovember 18, 2017

This feisty, magnificent muscle is made to move us in many ways — physically, biochemically and mental-emotionally. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneNovember 13, 2017

Think you’re not sedentary because you exercise? Even athletes often aren't active enough. Here’s a simple strategy for greater fitness without added workouts. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneOctober 23, 2017

An overview of the philosophy that can help anyone take charge of their health and fitness. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneOctober 16, 2017

This article brings together the combined perspectives of a sports clinician (PM) and a professor of sociology (RS), both of whom have shared the observation that the no-pain, no-gain mindset,…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneAugust 23, 2017

Using these common and seemingly safe devices significantly raises the risk of brain cancer in children. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneAugust 15, 2017

Over the years research has shown again and again that stretching does not prevent injury and won’t help endurance performance — but it can cause harm. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneAugust 1, 2017

Cardiac arrest tops the list of potential problems with taking this commonly used drug. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJuly 4, 2017

Editors' choice of the very best health and fitness features from over the years. (more…)
Ivan Rivera, MAF Product DirectorJune 12, 2017

Many assume that fasting is a healthy activity. In some cases this may be true, but fasting can also be deadly. Ironically, we don’t have to forego healthy food to reap…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJune 5, 2017

Many mechanical problems are a question of balance rather than of physical strength vs. weakness. Even biochemical and mental stresses can be affected by muscles. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMay 23, 2017

Many miss what may be the most important MAF recommendation, and it’s difficult to say why. Perhaps most people are so accustomed to following prefab diets and workout plans that they…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneMarch 28, 2017

An update on the world's most misunderstood eating style and why the contemporary version is making people overfat. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneJanuary 25, 2017

One of the most effective ways to quickly improve health and fitness is to determine your tolerance to carbohydrate foods. This can be personalized through the Two Week Test. Carbohydrate…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 17, 2016

These simple tips will help you assess if you are burning more fat for fuel. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 15, 2016
Purposely avoiding healthy fats can impair health and fitness by causing a deficiency in essential fatty acids, and even producing a lack of energy. Those with disordered eating typically avoid…
Dr. Phil MaffetoneDecember 10, 2016

Three easy meals that cook up relaxing and nutritious endings to the day. (more…)
Dr. Phil MaffetoneOctober 30, 2016