We all have that know-it-all neighbor, co-worker, or relative, who thinks you can prevent or fix all your health problems by simply exercising more. And an entire industry trades on creating [...]
Month: May 2015
This little fish has big health benefits
Today I want to talk about sardines. Yes–sardines. In America, this salty fish isn’t very popular. Except perhaps as a pizza topping for the more adventurous eaters. But in other [...]
Beware of the real hidden dangers in your foods
Some “health experts” still dole out ridiculous advice to cut saturated fats and salt as the keys to health. But all the scientific evidence points toward the very real dangers of sugars and [...]
Natural “antibiotic” saves lives during Civil War
Today is Memorial Day. And we should take a moment to commemorate all who have fallen in service of our country. Of course, Memorial Day originally commemorated those who died on both sides of [...]
The “short” answer about your heart disease risk
A new study published last month in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found short men and women run a greater risk of developing heart disease. This interesting study caught [...]
Put eggs back on your plate
It amazes me how often I hear this question: “So–are eggs are okay to eat now?” The answer is YES. It’s always been yes. Eggs and many other foods high in cholesterol–such as dairy, [...]
“New” findings about stress and high blood pressure hid in plain sight for 40 years
Many heart experts claim 90 percent of high blood pressure cases are “essential,” meaning they’re somehow inherent, inborn, and unavoidable. But that’s absurd. Stress is the No.1 hidden cause of [...]
The other important mineral you need in your diet
Of all the minerals required by the human body, calcium garners the most attention. But magnesium is an equally important micronutrient. Studies show it helps with osteoporosis, pain, depression, [...]
Four simple activities to keep your brain young
As I often remind you, growing older has its perks. In fact, according to a new study, many key cognitive abilities don’t reach their peak until middle age or even later. For this study, [...]
Surprising silver-lining to your gout attacks
A surprising new study linked the painful inflammatory condition gout with a dramatically reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Now–I would never wish gout on a friend or [...]