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 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