Ernest E. Ward Jr., DVM

You can't stop life's waves-or the ones you may encounter in veterinary practice-so you might as well learn to surf.

Powering through the noon hour is OK. But that doesn't mean you get a free pass to eat poorly.

With a little pre-planning, you can maintain good food and fitness habits.

Here's some tips for setting goals in the New Year.

An alcoholic drink or two or three can add to your waistline. Use these tips to stay smart about alcohol consumption.

Want to be happier and healthier? These power foods will help you achieve that goal at your veterinary practice and at home.

Studies show that running isn't bad for your knees. Sitting around is.

Demonstration of proper interactions is a useful training tool.

Along with a healthy diet and lots of exercise, nutritional supplements should find a place in your daily routine.

Slow down and think about what you're eating, why you're eating, and how you feel. That's the path to weight loss.

Don't set yourself up for failure. Here are some simple tips to help you stay on track.

You must take action to protect the team and the clinic at large.

These business-building strategies will help you beat big-box retailers and modern mega-clinics with what you do best.

Don't let guilt gut your health. Taking time for yourself is the most important, unselfish thing you can do.

Use technology to hack into your habits and keep tabs on your fitness routine.

Overweight employees cost U.S. business billions annually.

If you want to provide the best care for your veterinary patients, first you must care for yourself.

Don't just sit there-get up and be a better veterinary boss! But first, read these tips.

Our taste buds have been hijacked by super-sugary sweets. It's time to reclaim our palate with natural, real flavors. Before long you'll take a nibble of New York cheesecake and spit it out.

Stop unwrapping your meals. Learn how to eat better to feel better-even when your schedule is swamped.

Load up the fruits and veggies, break out the smoothie. It's time the win the Battle of the (Belly) Bulge one smoothie at a time.

Start your day off right with a healthy meal that feeds a veterinarian or two-or three.

Check out the latest offering from Veterinary Economics' Personal Wellness Editor.

Now's the time to get social with your clients. Here's how to get started.

With increasing weight comes increased weight-related disorders, especially osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes. It's up to veterinarians to reverse this trend and save our patients from suffering needlessly.

Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the East Coast. Share these suggestions with pet owners to help them brace for the storm.

Do you know what an obese pet looks like? Your clients don't! Learn how to accurately assess a pet's body condition score and raise clients' awareness of pet obesity while helping them reverse the growing trend.

ClinQuiz: Is this pet overweight? (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina) Answer 2) B

ClinQuiz: What's your pet obesity IQ? (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina) Answer 4) A

ClinQuiz: Is this pet overweight? (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina) Answer 4) B