Happy Monday, friends — and welcome to another edition of The Exercise Doc!

Let’s start the week with a little less stress and a lot less inflammation — and no, I’m not just talking about your email inbox. Today’s edition is packed with good stuff to get your brain calm, your body healthy, and your week off to a strong start.

First up, we’re diving into anti-inflammatory foods — the delicious, natural way to fight the aches, fog, and fatigue that come with inflammation (and maybe even excuse that second handful of blueberries). Then we’ll explore how meditation can help adults with ADHD — because sometimes the hardest part isn’t sitting still, it’s remembering why you sat down in the first place.

And of course, we’ve got your favorite Tid Bits — quick hits of health news, fun facts, and maybe a chuckle or two to keep you smiling while you sip your morning coffee.

So take a deep breath, relax those shoulders, and enjoy this week’s edition. Your brain, body, and sense of humor will thank you.

Doc Mike

If you’ve ever sprained your ankle, you’ve seen inflammation in action—swelling, redness, heat, and pain. That kind of short-term inflammation is actually good. It’s how your body protects and repairs itself after injury. But when inflammation sticks around too long, it turns from healer to troublemaker.

If you have ADHD—or just struggle to stay focused—you know how hard it can be to quiet your mind. Thoughts bounce around like popcorn in a hot pan. One moment you’re paying bills, and the next you’re googling whether penguins have knees. (They do, by the way.) That’s where meditation comes in. Science now shows that this ancient practice can help strengthen attention, calm restlessness, and even change the way the ADHD brain works—for the better.