Some people consider the closing of schools in June as the start to the summer season. (That is, back in the good old days, when kids actually went into the taxpayer–funded buildings!) For [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Six safe, natural tips for enjoying sound sleep night after night
Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of U.S. adults routinely fall short of that [...]
Spot and reverse this common, “energy”-vitamin deficiency
All the B vitamins are essential to human life. Vitamin B12, specifically, has a special role as the so-called “energy” vitamin. It also supports healthy neurological function and red blood cell [...]
Experts say new cholesterol guidelines are a downright disaster in the making
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) recently updated their guidelines for how to prevent cardiovascular disease. Basically, they urged physicians [...]
After 50 years, the National Cancer Institute is finally doing something right
Earlier this year, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) took a major step forward in the fight against breast cancer. They will finally start tracking breast cancer recurrences—which are a major [...]
Avoid the No. 1 hidden cause of serious falls among older adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “As the U.S. population continues to age, we can expect more deaths from falls. We can also expect more hospitalizations and [...]
Protect your heart this summer by turning on your “internal air conditioner”
We are now into the hot, dog days of summer, even in New England. And risk of heart attack, kidney stones and other ailments spikes for men and women in such extreme heat. Fortunately, new [...]
Put the marathoner’s energy and stamina secret to work for you
In about two weeks, on the last day of the Olympics in Rio, men and women from around the globe will compete in their marathon finals. Of course, as I always say, you don’t need to run marathons [...]
How the healthiest people in America avoid medical care
One of the more pleasant surprises of living in the Sarasota, Florida, area is the large Amish population that resides here. Especially during the winter. I often see them riding their bicycles [...]
The “clear and present danger” the government won’t protect you from
Congress passed the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 40 years ago to protect human heath from toxic chemicals. But the law “grandfathered” in roughly 60,000 chemicals already in use at the [...]
