Saturday, March 23, 2013

Take a lap, doctor. Take two. Then drop and give me 20.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/03/22/physically-fit-docs-more-likely-to-prescribe-exercise-study-finds


Physically Fit Docs More Likely to Prescribe Exercise, Study Finds

Boosting physicians' fitness might have trickle-down effect for entire population, experts say

March 22, 2013

FRIDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) -- If physicians think their own fitness is important, chances are they'll advise exercise for their patients too, a new study finds.
The research found that physically fit doctors were more likely to push for physical activity in patients than inactive doctors.




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