Obesity

June 16, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 10 – My Interview with Steve Arterburn (Part 2)

In Part 2 of my interview with award-winning writer Steve Arterburn, he’ll share what he’s learned over the years about the art and craft of writing […]
June 14, 2023

A U.S. President’s Flag Day prayer

Today is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the American flag by the Continental Congress on this day in 1777. In his Flag Day address to […]
June 14, 2023

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Spring 2023

I’ve been honored to write a quarterly column, “Vaccine News You Can Use” for the Colorado Family Physician Journal for a number of years. If you’d […]
June 12, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt – Episode #07 – Essential #3 – How to Lighten Your Load or The essential of reducing SADness—stress, anxiety, and depression

In this series, I’m explaining the 10 key habits or 10 essentials of happy, healthy people. In this episode, we’ll discuss “How to Lighten Your Load” […]
June 9, 2023

The Writer’s Studio 09 – My Interview with Steve Arterburn (Part 1)

Steve Arterburn is a best-selling author and popular radio host whose ministries have helped countless men and women. You’ll meet him on today’s The Inside Story: […]
June 7, 2023

“Ask Dr. Walt” column in Today’s Christian Living

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. In the May 2023 issue, I […]
June 6, 2023

Remembering Normandy

Today is the 79th anniversary of the massive amphibious invasion of Nazi Europe by the Allies. More than 150,000 American and Allied troops, many just 18 […]
June 5, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt – Episode #06 – Essential #2 – Be Proactive in Preventing Disease or The Essential of Self-Care

In this series, I’m explaining the 10 key habits or 10 essentials of happy, healthy people. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to Be Proactive in […]
November 11, 2021

Does a low carb diet worsen your cholesterol?

Going on a low-carb diet has long been a popular weight-loss strategy. But some doctors and nutrition experts have advised against doing so over fears that […]
January 5, 2022

Don’t miss this documentary: Plantwise

As long as we’re on the topic of eating better in 2022, I highly recommend you take the time, along with the ones you love, to […]
January 14, 2022

Lifestyle changes could save you $92,000 in medical costs

A recent study reported that adults who undergo significant positive lifestyle changes could potentially not only live longer and avoid many chronic diseases, but also avoid significant […]
February 9, 2022

A mom’s diet during pregnancy affects child’s long-term health

A new Harvard University study has found that women who don’t watch what they eat during pregnancy can affect their child’s health well into the child’s […]
March 8, 2022

Study: No-meat, low-meat diets lower risks of common cancers

HealthDay reports a large study that suggests that people who adhere to no-meat and low-meat diets “may have lower risks of some of the most common cancers.”
March 10, 2022

More sleep may help adults lose weight

My patients are often surprised to learn that better sleep, along with exercise and good nutrition, helps with weight loss.