I place aspirin and ibuprofen on a very short list of drugs (growing ever shorter by the day) that I would ever recommend. And I always keep a watchful eye out for new research about these two [...]
Month: February 2015
Ancient East Indian spice wipes out superbugs
Researchers recently discovered an ancient East Indian herb could help fight off some the most dangerous germs around. In fact, in lab studies, this ancient herb stopped the dangerous bacteria [...]
Some surprising health benefits of pizza
For many people I know, pizza is a reasonable option for a quick, easy meal on a Friday night at the end of a long week. Especially on traditional “meatless” Fridays during Lent, coming up again [...]
Big-name retailers, big-time supplement scandal
Lately, the New York Times has been as biased and off base about the science of supplements as they are about many other important topics. But even a stopped clock is right twice a day. And it [...]
Three simple steps for stronger bones
You hear a lot about the importance of calcium for bone health. And it’s true we need a lot of calcium every day. But I’ve warned before that you should always get your calcium from [...]
Higher vitamin D linked to lower colon cancer risk
February is a cold, dark month in most parts of the United States. And if you live north of Atlanta, GA, the sun isn’t strong enough at this time of year to activate vitamin D on your skin. But [...]
Can you really train your brain?
Mental exercises and language classes may help stave off dementia, but caveat emptor There has been a lot of talk lately about how learning a second language may help you avoid dementia and keep [...]
The shocking source spreading cold and flu viruses
And the back-to-basics way to protect yourself starting TODAY For years, we’ve been led to believe that the air-powered, “no-touch” hand dryers found in public restrooms are more hygienic than [...]
“Wonder vitamin” reduces lung disease flare-ups by 40 percent
“Wonder vitamin” reduces lung disease flare-ups by 40 percent You’ve probably been subjected to those ridiculous commercials featuring an elephant sitting on top of breathless lung disease [...]
A long winter’s nap may be just what your brain needs
Scientists are increasingly finding that sleep is a critical component of good health. Lack of shuteye has been linked to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes in a variety of studies. And now new [...]