Why Exercise Is Absolutely Critical For Disease Prevention | Dr. Janeeka Benoit

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 120 - Dr. Janeeka Benoit (better known as “Dr. J” on social media) is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist. She's the Founder of MedFitDO and also a runner, exercise enthusiast, and former ACE Certified personal trainer. Not only does she enjoy caring for athletes, she also has a passion for preventing chronic disease through exercise so people can live holistically healthier lives, both mentally and physically. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. J is focused on treating the whole body so people can live more fully and have life transformation from the inside out. In the episode, Dr. J shares why exercise is absolutely critical for disease prevention, a helpful acronym for making movement a habit, why she chose to become a DO rather than an MD...and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/120 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK DR. J IN THE EPISODE: Can you tell us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a doctor and become so interested in exercise for prevention?) What physical benefits come from exercise? Cognitive benefits? What kind of intensity is needed to reap the benefits: light, moderate or high? How often should we be exercising? What are your tips for making exercise a habit, not just a “sometimes” activity? In what ways do you think health professionals can help patients exercise more? Why did you choose to become a DO rather than an MD? How is osteopathic medicine similar to and different from "alternative" medicine? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Follow Dr. J on Instagram and YouTube, and download her FREE guide Get a bottle of sugar- and additive-free wine for a penny! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: [e-mail] Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)