At this time of year, during Lent, I know many Americans eat fish on Fridays. But the sad truth is, during all other times of the year, most Americans hardly eat any fish at all. Which is one [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Three more reasons why closing gyms for coronavirus is a good thing
Last week, most states shut down indoor gyms and fitness centers in an effort to thwart the spread of the “corona-bug,” forcing people to head outside to exercise. The way I see it, this new [...]
The stealth culprit behind ALL of America’s deadliest epidemics
How to rein in your risk of cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease in one fell swoop For many years, doctors suspected that chronic, low-grade inflammation was an underlying factor in [...]
Six surprising reasons to consider trading in your wine glass for a beer stein
As the weather starts to get warmer, it reminds me of a little ditty I heard many years ago from an older University of Pennsylvania alumnus at a college homecoming meeting: “Oh, it’s that most [...]
April showers bring pain-relieving plant oils
As the famous April showers begin, I’m reminded of the distinct odor in the air before and after it rains. But rainwater is actually colorless and odorless. So what causes this smell? The aroma [...]
Busting the BMI myth
New study reveals the No. 1 predictor of a long, healthy life As I was writing the article on the benefits of beer on page 4, I started thinking about the infamous French paradox. In the 1980s, [...]
The “hottest” way to add years to your life
Many of us grew up believing that hot and spicy foods, like chili peppers, can upset your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and even cause peptic ulcers. But in recent years, research shows that was [...]
Why sunshine is vital during social isolation—and all year-round
Even before the coronavirus outbreak, most people tended to spend most of their time indoors. Especially during the winter. But indoor spaces are more likely to harbor harmful germs that can [...]
Ease anxiety with this fragrant French flower
Anxiety disorders affect 40 million people in the United States, which is nearly 20 percent of the population. But during unsettling times—like now, with the coronavirus pandemic—it’s likely to [...]
Supplements caused ZERO deaths in yet another record-smashing year
I often hear from readers whose doctors warn them about the supposed dangers of taking nutritional supplements, which always leaves me scratching my head. Nutritional supplements have an [...]
