Let's Make our Day Harder
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Published 2013-09-03
A review of some of the science around how our typical days have shifted with technology and culture and the impact on our health. It is also a call to action about how to "Tweak your Week" and make small changes to improve your health.
Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital.
Written and Narrated by Dr. Mike Evans
Executive Producer, Dr. Mike Evans
Illustrations by Liisa Sorsa
Produced, Directed, and Photographed by Nick De Pencier
Editor, David Schmidt
Story/Graphic Facilitator, Disa Kauk
Production Assistant, Chris Niesing
Director of Operations, Mike Heinrich
©2013 Michael Evans and Reframe Health Films Inc.
All Comments (21)
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"park further away in that spot reserved for people who want to live longer..." love it
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YES! I once worked in a household where the only way to turn off the living room light was by asking “Alexa”, the bot!
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This concept dawned on me when I was in karate 10 years ago I don't go to a gym but use the world around me. Jogging to the store with a backpack. Bike trailer my children to town. Dips in chairs with armrests. This not only saves time integrating workouts with daily life but money on the gym memberships.
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Yes. Agreed . I bike to my post office to check my mail because it is only 2 miles away ...instead of cranking 4 pistons up and down a hundred thousand times.
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dude your videos are utterly entertaining and a diamond for the eyes
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I'm an active commuter who normally walks or runs the 3 miles to work. Haven't used an escalator in over 2 years and avoid lifts where possible. I don't shout for my family. I go and speak to them
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Great point....I always park far away from other folks. I enjoy the walk and also no one crashes or dents my car!!
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Your voice is so soothing to listen to
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Biking for commuting is not making your week harder, but more fun and cardio friendly.
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I'm gonna get off a stop early tomorrow morning on my way to work. Thanks Dr. Mike :-)
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I agree - Let's move and live longer!!!
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I love your message! I shared this with my sister who then calculated that she has spent 5 years of her life in her commute to work, this made her even happier about the new job she just took that she can bike to!
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10k steps a day is a lot! good for you. Ive used almost all the wearable activity monitors and I find they are most helpful on my low days.. There is something in medical research called the hawthorne effect-- when we are observed we change (usually for the better).. I think reading may be one of the best vices out there.. thanks.
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Taking the stairs back to the 10th floor after lunch, instead of the lift.
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Brian. As they say "Take a break to stay on schedule." I dont go with a timer but I do take walking meetings, and find i have my best brainstorming while i am running or biking. If i am on a real roll, ill stay seated, but most of the time a short walk re-focuses me. Important to know sitting can negate activity. Not allowed to put a link here but google "prolonged sitting in the workplace and VicHealth" for a nice video and scientific review.
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Dr. Evans, your videos and comforting tone of voice are very gratifying and inspiring. Thank you.
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I love this! My Fitbit Flex makes me push for my 10,000 steps a day. At 61, my arthritis is better when I move. I do zumba and walk but with the Flex, I pick other ways to move more so I can hit that number. It's self-competitive & when those little lights start flashing I give myself a big YAY! I love knowing that small things count, too..like taking a quick dance break when a good song plays. My only vice? A lot of time reading, but then I get inspired by things, such as your videos!
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Love your message. So simple but makes so much sense. It's all about small changes. Sign us up! Tweak the week!
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I think a standup desk, or one that could be adjusted to allow you to alternate between sitting and standing would fit the bill. Been meaning to get one myself. I think it would provide a couple of benefits - giving some variety in posture would be good from an ergonomic/circulation standpoint and you would also be probably more alert/focussed in a standing position. Great work Doc!
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I LOVE these videos Doctor. Thank you so much
