Fitness & Wellness

Harvard Health Letter survey shows Harvard doctors practice what they preach

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 17th, 2005

Do Harvard doctors practice what they preach' The Harvard Health Letter, the country's first health newsletter for the general public, recently surveyed more than 15,000 Harvard Medical School faculty physicians about their health habits and found that, in many cases, yes, they do.

In this 30th anniversary year for the Harvard Health Letter, the editors decided to revive a tradition - two similar surveys were conducted in 1982 and 1992. Results from the 2,115 faculty members (1,185 male and 930 female) who responded were reported in the October issue. Highlights include:

Diet and exercise: Most (82%) eat breakfast regularly and many get...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2005-10-17)

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