Generally speaking, the TV is not a great medium for in-depth information on health topics. However, it is useful for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments, finding motivation from the actions of others, and a number of other health-related purposes. As a result, people who are health-conscious should consider seeing what is available to them through the numerous channels out there. Here are the top five TV shows for the health conscious:
The Biggest Loser
Obesity has become one of the most critical health problems in the United States and other developed countries. Unfortunately, finding the inspiration to achieve a healthy weight is easier said than done, not least because hectic schedules mean that people often find that there isn’t much time available for such pursuits. With that said, watching other people lose weight on The Biggest Loser has sometimes provided interested individuals to pursue their own weight loss by showing them that it can be done so long as there is the will to do so.
The Chew
The Chew is a day-time talk-show that focuses on a wide range of food as well as other lifestyle-related topics. As a result, not all of its content will prove to be of interest to the purely health conscious, thought a fair amount of it will be for the simple reason that what we eat is one of the biggest determinants of our health. For that matter, learning some new recipes might help people eat more food that is good for them but not particularly appealing to their personal preferences.
The Doctors
Interestingly, The Doctors is the spin-off of a spin-off, thus making it the first third-generation spin-off of its kind. Regardless, it features a panel of doctors with a wide range of specialities talking about some of the latest news, meaning that it can be an entertaining way for interested individuals to follow what has been happening. With that said, they should treat it in the same way as they should other medical talk shows, which is to say, they should research claims further before taking actions based on them.
The Dr. Oz Show
The Dr. Oz Show is another example of the popular medical TV shows being broadcast at the moment. Sometimes, its advice can be useful and interesting. Other times, this is questionable for the simple reason that Dr. Mehmet Oz has been known to promote pseudo-scientific treatments with either no or next-to-no evidence to support their effectiveness. As a result, viewers should make sure to follow up on what they hear so that they can get the full picture needed to make the informed decision that is in their best interests.
Dr. Phil
There is a wide range of components to human well-being, so it makes sense to watch something that covers a wide range of topics from time to time. Since 2002, Phil McGraw has been offering advice on a wide range of topics in an entertaining manner on Dr. Phil, which draws inspiration from his previous work as a clinical as well as a forensic psychologist. With that said, interested individuals should be warned that Dr. Phil is classified as entertainment rather than anything else, meaning that if they have a genuine problem, they should see a licensed professional at their earliest convenience.
*Honorable mention to My 600 lb Life
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