23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

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    A Doctor-Professor answers the old question "What is the single best thing we can do for our health" in a completely new way. 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.
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    Conceived, written, and presented by Dr. Mike Evans
    Illustrated by Liisa Sorsa
    Produced, directed, and filmed by Nick De Pencier
    Picture and sound edit by David Schmidt
    Gaffer, Martin Wojtunik
    Whiteboard construction by James Vanderkleyn
    Production assistant, Chris Niesing
    ©2011 Michael Evans and Mercury Films Inc.

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  • @bobbyorrrr
    @bobbyorrrr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    What a line. "Can you limit your sitting and sleeping to less than 23 1/2 hours a day"
    Amazing to think that this is true for most people

  • @DocMikeEvans
    @DocMikeEvans  10 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    For those who dont understand the Orange is the New Black reference here- in episode 7 of the new Netflix blockbuster series- 23 and 1/2 hours is featured. I wont be a spoiler... but it is way cool.
    Chapman is the lead protagonist (and a fan of our wee movie)....

  • @EmilieDardenne
    @EmilieDardenne 9 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Oh my goodness. This really frightened me. I spend hours in front of my laptop. I always mean to go walking and I am never motivated to go. I am overweight. I have hypertension and high cholesterol both kept in check with medication.
    OK I am inspired now. I want to be around for many more years.

  • @earthcrystal19
    @earthcrystal19 11 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Dr. Evans, I need to say thank you...I watched this for the first time last February and it CHANGED MY LIFE. A sedentary 55 yr old woman, borderline obese, just diagnosed with diabetes, even though I'd quit smoking, I was not a healthy person. But since I said "yes" to the question posed @ the end of the video, everything has improved. I walk between 2-5 miles 5 days a week, have lost 30 lbs, done 2 5ks and a 10k, and all of my health stats have improved. I can't thank you enough...

  • @juliehedberg3293
    @juliehedberg3293 9 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Thanks OITNB :) I had to know what our friend Pipes was talking about.

    • @DalisDeLeon
      @DalisDeLeon 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Julie Hedberg Ditto here...

  • @daftquo420
    @daftquo420 11 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This video has changed my life. Today is my 38th day in a row of exercising at least 30 minutes a day, which is about 37 more than I ever did before. I feel much more energetic and my other health issues have seen a noticeable improvement. Thank you so much Doctor Evans.

  • @PlantedBrands
    @PlantedBrands 9 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I like the way you said 23 and a half hours of sitting. Instead of walk 30 minutes a day, makes that 1 hour walk seem like a breeze

  • @mbrown1219
    @mbrown1219 12 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is very affirming. My husband and I started walking about 15 years ago. We walk almost every day for 30 minutes to an hour. We live in Minnesota, so some people think we are a little nuts, but we find walking in the winter very invigorating and use Get a Grip's to prevent falls. If we dress properly we are never cold. I am now 56 and my husband is 61. We are on no medications. If we need medical treatment we first try less invasive alternative medicine. Great video!

  • @whomsttheheck8833
    @whomsttheheck8833 9 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    ' Get off the couch and off your computers' people comment as they sit on their couch and are on their computers.

  • @neozanmato
    @neozanmato 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Lissa Sorsa, thank you for making this important information not boring. :)

  • @JustAnotherProdigy
    @JustAnotherProdigy 12 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If all my lectures were like this I would never miss a thing. Great video!

  • @KenDrPH
    @KenDrPH 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most brilliant and narrowly focused presentations I've seen. Bravo, Dr. Mike! Most importantly, the research and evidence was done to support the presentation in a wonderfully appealing way...thank you

  • @AndyHeppelle
    @AndyHeppelle 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This simple, elegant, brilliance and effectiveness of this 9 minutes of information ROCKS

    • @PeterGoral
      @PeterGoral 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a great little video worth watching by everyone who cares about their health. Nice share Andy Heppelle

  • @trumanhw
    @trumanhw 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I cannot praise you and your staff's production enough.Concision and clarity squared. Massive gratitude to your team. Love the art/direction. SUBSCRIBED!! :)

  • @karmagal1
    @karmagal1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to a health seminar this past week in Gatineau and the MD who presented a 1/2 day on maintaining good health in retirement told us to check out your video. I am so glad I did, it is excellent! I love the creativity behind the message....amazing stuff. Thank you!!

  • @liannarevilla9505
    @liannarevilla9505 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This video was a real eye-opener and a motivator for me to exercise more.

  • @RamonaMcKean
    @RamonaMcKean 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent and makes good sense. Affordable too!

  • @ugottafriend4life
    @ugottafriend4life 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Outstanding! As an artist, I can definitely appreciate the work that went into this. I'll be sharing with my class!

  • @claireobryan9070
    @claireobryan9070 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! All healthcare providers should see this - we are asked every day "What can I do for my health", and this is clearly the simplest answer, but is so difficult to convey to patients. Thanks for summing it up at a level that EVERYONE can understand!

  • @jockdoc2007
    @jockdoc2007 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the single best presentation on "Exercise as Medicine" I have ever seen in my 30 years in the field and even compared to hour or 2 hours presentations. Bravo on getting the message across so plainly and clearly! ACE Ex. Physiologist

  • @kymo1966
    @kymo1966 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My doctor put me onto this video. Makes soooo much sense. Will put these suggestions into practice and I'm positive my health will be better. Thanks Dr Evans, you're a legend.

  • @13tmj
    @13tmj 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    absolutely inspiring. thank you. I loved all the references back to the studies done. I loved the way it has been presented with the sketches and the white board. this needs to be shown to as many people as possible. I am going to make it my priority to be active 30 mins a day. I will sit down and make a plan to make this happen, better than any pill and it is free. thank you again.

  • @garyfostertkd
    @garyfostertkd 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The single best video on TH-cam, this video must be shared amongst all family and friends regularly and shown in all schools. I have not seen a video that puts it message across as well as this one, it does it in a low key non-aggressive manner but demands to be taken seriously with the thought that has gone into the presentation style and content. Just amazing.

  • @buscandovideo
    @buscandovideo 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully done Dr. Evans. You are successful in motivating, not by being exhortative and pushy, but by being factual and respectful.

  • @DerekMahar
    @DerekMahar 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm highly impressed with the message and production quality!

  • @GirlsLiftToo
    @GirlsLiftToo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Orange is the new black brought me here.......lol

  • @solverp
    @solverp 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius. Simple yet profound - the facts speak for themselves. Thanks Dr. Evans!

  • @thambi05
    @thambi05 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr. Evans a BIG thank you for that simple yet powerful presentation. Free of jargons and full of common sense! Clearly you care about the health and well being of fellow human beings. God Bless you!

  • @edes1969
    @edes1969 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderfully presented! I currently live in Okinawa, Japan, and I exercise regularly and eat well. The diet here is fantastic, and people of all ages walk and jog here every night- I have never seen anything like it! It's so refreshing to hear this information from a Western medical professional. As a culture, we owe it to ourselves to reduce and reverse disease and disorders we have acquired through bad habit, so we can focus on treating those that cannot be reversed and must be "cured."

  • @ChrisVarga
    @ChrisVarga 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have always felt there is great value in regular exercise. I have been very physically active all my life. But, I expected your message to be that stress reduction was the key! I have been practising meditation for little over a year now and have been amazed at how much it has improved my sense of well being and my quality of life. I believe that with out resolving ones stress, many will have difficulty sustaining healthy habits Having a peaceful life is key. We are here for a good time...

  • @nubbsy6
    @nubbsy6 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love videos like this. It really helps people with ADHD (me) pay attention. Really informative and creative. Thanks for the info Doc

  • @bondagelover7600
    @bondagelover7600 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know a lot of people make this complicated,and I appreciate your making health a relatively simple concept... and it is, just getting up and working out on a regular basis and eating properly. It's not complicated. Thank you for sharing your video, which breaks it down for us.

  • @kgoodlad1314
    @kgoodlad1314 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sitting is the NEW Smoking .... I like it!

  • @ihuomachukwualfred-igbokwe8645
    @ihuomachukwualfred-igbokwe8645 9 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    Orange is the New Black brought me here!

  • @MsCony79
    @MsCony79 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks to all who did this video

  • @wnnieman
    @wnnieman 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heard about this on the CBC radio and I decided to look it up. Very glad that I did! Terrific video! I'll pass the link on to others.

  • @jarrettng8544
    @jarrettng8544 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love this video. I am studying Exercise and Disease Prevention and my Prof recommended watching this video in the first lecture. Such a good video.

    • @maciejzuk7756
      @maciejzuk7756 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jarrett NG It seems Orange Is The New Black *didn't* bring you here :D

  • @sajidullah
    @sajidullah 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Mike..Trouble is , we dont live in jungles anymore ...forget the couch and TV ...many of our jobs promote sedentary lifestyle...we just have to take an hour out everyday and walk, swim, bike and run. I am 62 and I swim every summer in our community pool ..Thanks Mike

  • @DoanYuSi
    @DoanYuSi 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful, simple presentation that is jam packed with the best prescription for living well, living long and living the way we should! Thanks Dr. Evans! Thanks to the production crew for a wonderful little video!

  • @cathykasbaum8046
    @cathykasbaum8046 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video...sharing on facebook, firends, family and clients!! thanks and great art work!

  • @ghostrid3
    @ghostrid3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Just saw this on Netflix OitnB, thank you!

  • @dankw2005
    @dankw2005 12 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Awesome video!!!!!!
    "I'd do anything to lose weight, except eat healthy and exercise regularly"

  • @jenellefinch1932
    @jenellefinch1932 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thank you for the easy to digest format to understand and share this!

  • @domtrujillo2735
    @domtrujillo2735 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This changed my perspective on things and how beneficial moving really is.

  • @OfficialBarstarzz
    @OfficialBarstarzz 12 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! SHARED IT EVERYWHERE

  • @juliecooly3
    @juliecooly3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    "Orange is the New Black" brought me here!! Hahaha

  • @RACEGUY1ST
    @RACEGUY1ST 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just forwarded this link to my daughter, who is a Family Practitioner. Congrats on going viral (if you know what I mean). Thank you for this. It is brilliant. Looking forward to more.

  • @MFizz01
    @MFizz01 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this info, and it is so true! I've always loved walking anyways...but now I've been walking even more after reading/viewing this video...thank you so much! Gonna share this one on my Facebook!!!

  • @zaynebooker11
    @zaynebooker11 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Who came here from Orange is the new black

  • @chiarasamele1829
    @chiarasamele1829 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great stuff. The evidence for doing more exercise is so strong - so why don't we do more?

  • @umedavk2011
    @umedavk2011 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent presentation - and I speak as a teacher. Thank you Dr. Evans for a most important message !

  • @abhianc
    @abhianc 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Presentation Style and a Wonderful Message!! Thank you for putting it across!!

  • @pasadenagym
    @pasadenagym 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what a fascinating video! I love the doodle video it was entertaining and kept me watching! although I am a huge fan of nutrition being the key to a healthy lifestyle, I also agree that exercise is equally key :)

  • @annaraven
    @annaraven 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Any chance of listing the studies in the "more", so people can follow-up on the research?

  • @kangelface1995
    @kangelface1995 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I can definitely limit by sitting and being sedentary to 23 and 1/2 hours a day! Thank you for all of this useful information, Dr. Evans!

  • @walkingforgoodhealth4493
    @walkingforgoodhealth4493 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love the whiteboard type videos, always a clever way to share a point across

  • @VeganOstomy
    @VeganOstomy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad to have a standing desk =)

  • @Tricia46431
    @Tricia46431 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I walk an hour most days listening to my Ipod so delighted to know it has so many benefits:)

  • @goodfellabeats
    @goodfellabeats 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Well done!

  • @yogalife365
    @yogalife365 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    The illustrations are creative, to the point and yet making science most interesting..Thanks.

  • @bonniebaby2
    @bonniebaby2 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow. I'm 12 years old and this video inspired me so much to become more healthy and to get more active for my own sake. I understood this video even though there where a few big words but the drawings really helped. I'm going to wake up tomorrow and start a new fresh. More exercise from joe on and less tv! Thank you so much:)

  • @almullsa
    @almullsa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Orange is the new black.

  • @babygirlbeth13
    @babygirlbeth13 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a wonderful illustration! What a great perspective to put it in! Thank you!

  • @Rip11City
    @Rip11City 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed the illustrations. Great video. Well done.

  • @efit30
    @efit30 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Doc mike! Great explanation. Love the channel.

  • @campcawaii16
    @campcawaii16 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    watching this AFTER i've already exercised for an hour ^^

  • @betspath
    @betspath 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been giving walking clinics since 1988. BEST advice...thanks!

  • @leesankeygroup
    @leesankeygroup 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Short, powerful and simple.

  • @tjsabigan7260
    @tjsabigan7260 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is really interesting :3

  • @makerseekermom
    @makerseekermom 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    On the days when I do not want to exercise, I watch this again.... and then I get moving. Thank you for helping many of us to gradually change our lifestyles.

  • @tamolam
    @tamolam 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of all the many shows I watched about weight loss, (sitting on the couch staring at the "chronic disease" machine snacking while others worked out or told me how to lose weight) THIS blew them away!! You have motivated me greatly!! Bless you!

  • @MariaGarza-akaNzirz183
    @MariaGarza-akaNzirz183 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video is great. Love how you support your statement with studies. My Professor is actual the one who has taught me to be more active. So now every time I sit down for more than 30 minutes I have to get up and walk around my house for a while. In her class she is helping me get back in shape just by technically being active. And its working because even though I am sore I feel that I can do anything... I am so energetic after her class( Cardio and Strength) and that make me happier. So stay in motion as possible as you can.

  • @DocMikeEvans
    @DocMikeEvans  11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're welcome to embed the video on your site directly from TH-cam

  • @wirosableng6224
    @wirosableng6224 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Walking is the best exercise... no doubt about it

  • @muskokabarrie17
    @muskokabarrie17 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just great! Points are valid and the presentation very entertaining. Heading down to the treadmill right now! Thanks for the nudge.

  • @JonathonStalls
    @JonathonStalls 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUTSTANDING! incredible info and very well done

  • @DalisDeLeon
    @DalisDeLeon 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    #oitnb brought me here... Chapman was right... I wanna try this...

  • @michael55671
    @michael55671 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    lol piper from orange is the new black mentioned this video!

  • @ncaldonfitness
    @ncaldonfitness 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could not agree more! It is great to have the facts behind what we really all know. This is exactly why I do what I do. Thanks so much. I will be sharing this many times.

  • @coachcallum
    @coachcallum 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful. Thank you Dr. Evans.

  • @vidtuber156
    @vidtuber156 9 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    anyone else here from OITNB?

  • @Trygar1987
    @Trygar1987 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Chapmen sent me here.

  • @mendribil
    @mendribil 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. Thanks Doc!

  • @Wicked583
    @Wicked583 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video and I intend to forward this link to a lot of people. Thanks so much for putting this together!

  • @BlueBoy0
    @BlueBoy0 12 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    He says to exercise 30 minutes a day. There, I just saved you ten minutes.

  • @FaithWoodcraft
    @FaithWoodcraft 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Until about 2:10 I had my fingers crossed that he was going to say, "Bacon"!

  • @CorbinAllred
    @CorbinAllred 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant Doctor.
    Brilliant artist.
    Brilliant cinematography.
    I'm inclined to say this idea is BRILLIANT.

  • @sandy302108
    @sandy302108 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so simple concept but we miss it and regret it when it is too late. Good work with graphics. Truly motivating !

  • @AQGOAT24
    @AQGOAT24 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How do you differentiate between watching too much tv and not exercising. Seems to me the problem isn't necessarily watching TV but it is that you don't exercise. What if someone followed the exercise plan and still watched a lot of TV, is there a difference there?

    • @Umbrellaha
      @Umbrellaha 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      AQGOAT24 Same question...

    • @cureforherpes101
      @cureforherpes101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AQGOAT24 There is no single best thing you can do for your health. Everything (diet, stress, sleep, exercise, etc.) is equally important.

  • @gabriellebuskulic8003
    @gabriellebuskulic8003 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I found this video very helpful, in the sense that I can use a thirty minute per day exercise regimen to combat any illnesses that I have now. It is also a good way to prevent early death. I have a dog, whom I walk every day in the cooler months of South Texas, but when it is hot, like it is now, I slack. But there are many solutions, some of which are mentioned in this wonderful video. I personally park in a farther parking spot most times so I can get some extra walking in their. Thank you for posting.

  • @fabirocha.locutora
    @fabirocha.locutora 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to Lisa Sorsa, she's fantastic.

  • @oferelhashahar7066
    @oferelhashahar7066 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Dr I have heard, In the last few month I stopped nearly any activity and I can the importance of this video. (I am 37). Me too trying to create some changes and get more people into gardening. I will publish it on my pages - Bless you Dr... Ofer

  • @miamore444
    @miamore444 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    orange is the new black

  • @chloesankey8208
    @chloesankey8208 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who else watched this cause it was mentioned in Orange is the New Black?

  • @dfieldspga
    @dfieldspga 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way this video was designed was incredible...well done!

  • @1AlejoYT
    @1AlejoYT 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic.

  • @Shay7941
    @Shay7941 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oitnb anyone?

  • @jessjusto5122
    @jessjusto5122 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Orange is the New Black brought me here.

  • @roninblax
    @roninblax 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw this video today in my hospital orientation. Great job.

  • @stormhill80
    @stormhill80 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great presentation! Thanks for once again sending the simple message that movement and what you put in your mouth is the key to physical fitness...