By Bahram Dideban, MD (@itsbdmd) They say spot training is impossible — if you want washboard abs, sit-ups and crunches will pale in comparison to a proper diet and regular exercise. And while that might be true for the majority of your anatomy, it turns out that there is one vital ...

By Bahram Dideban, MD While the spin bike can be a fun bit of cardio, there are sexier ways to get your heart pumping. A bit of pre-cardio warm-up with your significant other might start with a romantic, home-cooked meal. But the kitchen shouldn’t be the only ...

By Bahram Dideban, MD From giggling throughout gatherings with family and friends to roaring with amusement during large-scale Hollywood blockbusters and comedy shows, laughter can (and should) make regular appearances in our lives — for many, many reasons. There’s no denying that smirking, smiling, and full-on laughing can all induce positive emotions — clearly they make us feel ...

By Bahram Dideban, MD We all have moments when our workouts get us down, possibly even enough to stop us going to the gym (insert gasp here). Whatever the cause — too much time at work, an injury, a lack of results, or simply a loss of motivation — once we’ve ...

By Bahram Dideban, MD While the spin bike can be a fun bit of cardio, there are sexier ways to get your heart pumping. A bit of pre-cardio warm-up with your significant other might start with a romantic, home-cooked meal. But the kitchen shouldn’t be the only ...