Trying to relieve stress, comedian and hypochondriac Brian Frazer takes knitting for spin. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT I have lots of trouble relaxing so a lady friend suggested I take up knitting. The repetition of the movements is supposed to be soothing and turn off your mind. So I signed up for a...

The original "hyper-chondriac" comedian Brian Frazer wonders why some people thrive on a lack of sleep. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT I don't understand people who brag about their lack of sleep. "I didn't get in until 4:30 and had to be up at 6:15!" No wonder you're 29 and look 50! Am I supposed to ...

"Hyper-chondriac," author and humorist Brian Frazer muses on why it's so hard to sit still. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT I've always been hyper and high-strung so when I heard about an entire weekend of sitting still at a Buddhist temple, I considered the $80 price tag a bargain. There was only one litt...

The original "hyper-chondriac," author and humorist Brian Frazer on why your mother was right about chewing your food. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT One of the eye-opening moments in my life was after a colonoscopy, when a doctor told me that I wasn't chewing my food. "What do you mean? Of course I che...

What happens when a stiff comedian takes up yoga? The original "hyper-chondriac," author and humorist Brian Frazer stretches out. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. But what they don't tell you is that the wrong kind of exercise doesn't do you any favors. For ...

The original "hyper-chondriac," author and humorist Brian Frazer shows you why pets can calm your road rage. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT If you're having trouble relaxing, you might want to try what I did. Get a dog. Or a cat. Or a ferret, alpaca, peacock, squirrel or white tiger like Siegfried and Roy...

Why do people get so angry over simple things? The original 'hyper-chondriac,' author and humorist Brian Frazer offers a simple plan for anger management. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT The other day I tried to walk into a hardware store and this guy was standing right in front of the door, blocking it, tal...

Bending down to pick up shoes or reaching up for a shirt to wear can be painful when you have arthritis. Here are some tips for making your closet easier to manage. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Living with arthritis can often mean the ordinary things become more difficult. Turning a doorknob or trying to ...

The original 'hyper-chondriac,' author and humorist Brian Frazer shows you why it's good to slow down once in a while. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT I wish I could calm down and relax. But I've always been hyper. I paced in my crib, ran out my walks in Little League, yelled at my mom to stir my chocolate...