Dr. Pamela Peeke is a physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author specializing in nutrition, stress management, and fitness. Her acclaimed works include "Fight Fat after Forty," which explores the science behind stress-induced weight gain, and "Fit to Live," a holistic wellness guide framed around survival preparedness. She has also authored "Body for Life for Women" and its companion workout DVD, offering evidence-based strategies for women's health across life stages. Her book "The Hunger Fix" presents groundbreaking research on food addiction and recovery, establishing her as a pioneer in integrative approaches to weight management.
As a Pew Foundation Scholar in nutrition and metabolism, Dr. Peeke conducted pivotal research at the National Institutes of Health, where she became the first physician to serve as Senior Research Fellow at the Office of Alternative Medicine. Her work focuses on the intersection of chronic stress, nutrition, and metabolic health, blending scientific rigor with accessible lifestyle solutions. She holds faculty positions at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and contributes to medical literature as senior editor of the Women's Health section in the textbook "Lifestyle Medicine."
Recognized for her public health leadership, Dr. Peeke serves as WebMD's lifestyle expert and created the Surgeon General Walks initiative with the U.S. Surgeon General. The National Library of Medicine honored her as one of America's leading physicians in their "Changing The Face of Medicine" exhibition. Her media presence includes hosting Discovery Health TV programs and serving as a frequent health commentator for national networks.