Barry A. Franklin, PhD

Barry A. Franklin, PhD, director of Preventive Cardiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is past president of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine, as well as a former editor in chief of Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. Dr. Franklin has written or edited more than 700 scientific publications, including 26 books. In 2015, he was listed by Thomson Reuters as among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds.

Stick to Your Health Goals
Nutrition

Stick to Your Health Goals

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | March 20, 2023

Most Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but, by this time of year, most of those goals have been abandoned. Two…

Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
Wellness

Regular Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 9, 2023

There’s increasing evidence that consistent physical activity can lower the risk of dementia. But not all exervise is the same.…

Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?
Wellness

Are You Taking Heart Health Seriously Enough?

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | August 1, 2022

Prepare yourself for a statistic that might make your heart a bit heavier: In the time it will take you…

You Can Be a Superachiever

You Can Be a Superachiever

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | May 25, 2022

Life’s opportunities, career advancement and professional and financial successes don’t just happen—you create them, says Barry A. Franklin, PhD. For…

Lessons Learned From the Pandemic
Mental Health

Lessons Learned From the Pandemic

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | May 7, 2022

The pandemic appears to be finally winding down, and we can now take a moment to reflect on what we…

The Dangers of Snow Removal
Wellness

The Dangers of Snow Removal

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | February 2, 2022

Every year, we hear news reports of people, usually older men, having heart attacks or experiencing sudden cardiac death after…

Survival of the Fittest
Wellness

Survival of the Fittest

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | November 8, 2021

Regular exercisers and endurance athletes live about three to six years longer than the general population. But what is conferring…

Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?
Wellness

Can Exercise Trigger a Heart Attack?

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular physical activity offers a wide range of health benefits, including protection against the development of heart disease. But in…

Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient
Wellness

Exercise Makes the Heart Resilient

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | September 1, 2021

Regular exercise and increased aerobic fitness are widely recommended by the American Heart Association, and for good reasons. Moderate-to-vigorous physical…

Little-Known Heart Attack and Stroke Triggers: New Insights
Heart

Little-Known Heart Attack and Stroke Triggers: New Insights

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | November 11, 2019

To avoid heart attack and stroke, we know to control blood pressure and cholesterol. But there other dangerous triggers to consider…

Don’t Wait for a Heart Attack to Do Cardiac Rehab
Heart Attack

Don’t Wait for a Heart Attack to Do Cardiac Rehab

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | August 14, 2018

Cardiac rehab is what you do to get into shape after a heart attack, right? Not always. Why it’s smart to start rehab to prevent a heart problem…

How to Avoid a Heart Attack in Extreme Weather
Heart Attack

How to Avoid a Heart Attack in Extreme Weather

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | January 15, 2018

The arctic blast that brought tundralike temperatures to much of the country this winter has left behind more than frozen…

5 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack
Heart Attack

5 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | October 13, 2017

Everyone knows the big three–don’t smoke, lose weight, get exercise–but did you know there are additional, easy ways to keep your heart healthy?

Overcoming Inertia On the Road to Success

Overcoming Inertia On the Road to Success

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | November 19, 2016

Do you feel stuck in your life? In this video, Dr. Barry Franklin discusses how to overcome inertia. The way…

The Smarter Way to Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

The Smarter Way to Exercise

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | May 9, 2016

The secret is to optimize your heart rate… Some people think of exercise as money in the bank—the more they…