| | | | | Happy Monday and welcome to a brand-new week of The Exercise Doc! I'm really glad you're here. Whether you're reading this with your morning coffee, sneaking a look at lunch, or winding down later in the day, consider this your friendly check-in for living a little longer, stronger, and healthier. | This week's newsletter tackles two topics that get a lot of buzz—one that truly earns the hype and one that deserves a closer look. First up, we talk about zone 2 training and why this "comfortable but not lazy" level of exercise can be a real game-changer for adults over 50. Spoiler alert: you don't have to huff, puff, or punish yourself to get real heart and health benefits. Sometimes the sweet spot is moving at a pace where you can still talk… but maybe not sing karaoke. | We're also taking a clear-eyed look at milk thistle for liver health. Is it a helpful supplement backed by science, or just another bottle taking up space next to the vitamins you swear you'll remember to take every day? We'll separate what the research actually says from the marketing hype so you can decide if it's worth your time—or your money. | And of course, you'll find my usual Tidbits, those quick nuggets of health info that are easy to read, easy to remember, and perfect for sharing at the dinner table or casually dropping into conversation like, "You know, I just read something interesting about that…" | If you're enjoying this newsletter, I'd love your help growing our little (and not-so-little anymore) community. Please feel free to recommend it to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers—anyone who wants to age with a bit more strength, energy, and confidence. Word of mouth is powerful, and I'm grateful for every person you invite along for the ride. | Thanks for being here, thanks for trusting me with a few minutes of your day, and as always—let's keep moving forward together. | Warmly,
Michael Fedak, MD
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| Zone 2 Training | Zone 2 exercise sounds fancy, but it's really just the kind of steady movement you can keep up for a long time. You're breathing harder than normal, but you are not gasping. You can still talk in short sentences. Think brisk walking, easy cycling, swimming at a smooth pace, or hiking on a gentle grade. Many "zone" charts put Zone 2 at about 60% to 70% of your max heart rate, and it's often described as just below the first "breathing threshold" where talking starts to get tough | | | | | | Milk Thistle for liver…Help or Hype? | If you walk down the supplement aisle, you'll see one name pop up again and again for "liver health" Milk Thistle. You may also hear it called silymarin, which is the main group of active plant chemicals found in milk thistle extracts. People take it for fatty liver, "detox," hepatitis, high cholesterol, and even blood sugar. | | | | Tid Bits | 12 Sources of Vitamin C You Shouldn't Miss https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-vitamin-c-sources?ecd=wnl_faf_010326&ctr=wnl-faf-010326_lead_cta&mb=BN0SIX6EJx9K5NQ8YzmQtdRt4RyORyTNvh1Bg6sEdsA%3d | How Many Calories Do You Burn In A Day https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/how-many-calories-do-i-burn-in-a-day?ecd=wnl_faf_010326&ctr=wnl-faf-010326_supportTop_cta_1&mb=BN0SIX6EJx9K5NQ8YzmQtdRt4RyORyTNvh1Bg6sEdsA%3d | 5 Reasons You Need Magnesium. https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-diet-magnesium?ecd=wnl_spr_010226&ctr=wnl-spr-010226_lead_cta&mb=BN0SIX6EJx9K5NQ8YzmQtdRt4RyORyTNvh1Bg6sEdsA%3d | | | | | | | | Imagine enjoying food that helps you live longer, stay sharp, and keep a healthy weight—without giving up flavor or fun. That's the magic of the Mediterranean Diet—a lifestyle built around real food, not restriction. | For adults over 50, it's one of the most powerful (and enjoyable) ways to support heart health, brain function, energy, and healthy aging. Picture meals filled with colorful vegetables, fresh fish, olive oil, nuts, and whole grains—foods that protect your body and keep you feeling vibrant and strong. | It's not a fad. It's the world's most researched, time-tested way of eating for longevity, vitality, and sustainable weight control—all while letting you enjoy every bite. | 👉 Join our Mediterranean Diet Plan today and discover how eating well after 50 can be delicious, simple, and life-changing. | | | | | | | |
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