Health Tips Archives | Dr Cliff Harvey

The 20-Rep Squat Challenge

In the next month of Train With Me, we’ll be challenging ourselves with a version of the classic 20-Rep Squat routine. The 20-rep squat routine, also known as “breathing squats” or “Super Squats” after Randall J. Strossen’s book of the same name, is a legendary training protocol originally promoted and made famous by early physical […]

Low-Carb vs High-Carb

Dr Cliff Harvey was a guest on the Me.Movement podcast with Sally Sukkar.

The Importance of Strength Training for Health

The health benefits of exercise are well known but many people fail to perform the most effective exercise for health…strength training…

How Does Diet Affect Gallstones?

Gallstones are experienced by up to 1 in 5 people. In this article, Dr Cliff Harvey summarises the evidence for diet and lifestyle to reduce gallstone risk.

Keto Myths and Realities Q&A

Myths and fallacies about keto abound! In this article, Cliff answers some questions resulting from a recent talk on ketogenic diets.

Is Yerba Mate a Healthy Drink?

Yerba mate is touted as a health elixir and has a long tradition of use in South America. In this review, Cliff summarises the evidence for the health benefits of yerba.

Alcohol… How Much is Too Much?

Alcohol is over-used in the modern world and results in a huge raft of negative health effects. But how much is too much?

How to Exercise for Health

Exercising for health is more about creating the habits of movement than training like an elite athlete.

The Health Effects of Alternative Exercise Modalities

While intense exercise is most effective for physical health, gentle exercise is still beneficial and mindful activities have specific benefits to mental and psychosocial health.