Wednesday, December 31, 2025

If Your Metabolism Is Slow or Your Ears Ring, Read This

Happy New Year's Eve, friends! 🎉

As we say goodbye to another year (and quietly promise ourselves we'll clean out that junk drawer next year), I want to thank you for being part of this growing Exercise Doc family. Whether you've been with me since day one or just joined us recently, I'm grateful you're here and taking steps to live longer, stronger, and healthier.

Today's newsletter is a good one to close out the year. We're talking about how to improve your metabolism naturally—no magic pills, no detox teas, and no standing on one foot under a full moon required. We also break down tinnitus in plain English, so if your ears have been ringing like a bad New Year's party horn, you'll finally understand why. And because no week feels complete without moving a little, the Exercise of the Week is the burpee—yes, that exercise. Love it or hate it, it's one of the most effective full-body moves you can do, and I'll show you how to make it work for you, not against you.

As we roll into a brand-new year, my goal stays the same: cut through the noise, bring you science-backed health advice, and keep things practical, doable, and maybe even a little fun. Health shouldn't feel overwhelming—it should feel empowering.

One last New Year's favor to ask: if you enjoy this newsletter, please help us grow the family. Share it with a friend, a spouse, a workout buddy, or that relative who always has a health question at holiday dinners. A quick forward or a simple "you should subscribe" goes a long way.

Thanks for spending part of your week—and your year—with me. Here's to a healthier, happier New Year. I'll see you on the other side of midnight. 🥂

Doc Mike

What's Going on With My Metabolism?

Most people wish their metabolism worked a little faster. Metabolism is the process your body uses to turn food into energy. It is happening all the time, even when you are sleeping or sitting still. A faster metabolism means your body burns more calories during the day. While you cannot change your age, gender, or genetics, there are many simple habits that can help your metabolism work better. The good news is that small daily choices really do add up over time.

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Tinnitus Explained

If you've ever heard ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking in your ears when no sound is around, you've experienced tinnitus. For some people it comes and goes. For others, it can last for months or even years. Tinnitus is not a disease by itself. It is a symptom, which means something else in the body is causing it.

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Exercise of the Week: The Burpee

The burpee is one of the most effective full-body exercises you can do. It looks simple, but it packs a lot of benefits into one movement. A single burpee works your legs, hips, core, chest, shoulders, and arms, while also pushing your heart and lungs to work harder. That is why burpees are often used in short workouts when you want maximum results in minimal time.

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