Inactivity Is as Dangerous as Smoking
CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. · 2026-02-11 · 4 min
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Send us Fan Mail Is being inactive more dangerous than we think? In this clip from our episode “Why Exercise Beats Longevity Hacks”, CareTalk host John Driscoll speaks with Dr. Jordan Metzl, Author of The Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies, about why movement may be the most powerful preventive medicine we have, even in the era of GLP-1s. Listen to the full episode here ️️ABOUT JORDAN METZL Jordan D. Metzl, MD is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician, best selling author, and fitness instructor who practices at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, voted annually as the top orthopedic hospital in the United States by US News and World Reports. Selected annually by New York Magazine as one of New York’s top sports medicine doctors, Dr. Metzl sees athletic patients of all ages at locations in New York City and the HSS satellite offices in Westchester and Stamford, Connecticut. Known for his passion for sports and fitness, Dr. Metzl’s focus is to return athletes to their field of their choice as quickly and safely as possible. His goal is to help athletes of all ages achieve their highest level of performance and success.