On Tuesday, I reported on a groundbreaking, new study conducted by U.S. researchers that nails down five real risk factors for developing cognitive decline. But in my view, the researchers missed [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Three major risk factors for cognitive decline you can control — starting today
Older adults fear Alzheimer’s disease (AD) more than almost any other condition (outranked only by cancer). And a lot of that fear stems from the great unknown. Mainstream medicine simply hasn’t [...]
Government food guidelines continue to fail us
Americans are eating more nuts and less sugar today than they did in 1970. But that’s about the only portion of good news in a new government report from the United States Department of [...]
Three “smart” brain foods disguised as decadent “vices”
Today, I’m continuing my series about “smart” foods that boost brain health. Yesterday, I covered fish, berries, herbs and spices, and nuts. And today, I’ll tell you about three more. [...]
Four “smart” foods to boost brain function
In Tuesday’s Daily Dispatch, I brought the bears out of hibernation. We discussed how grizzlies and brown bears get plenty of heart- and brain-healthy omega-3s because of all the wild-caught [...]
The “Bear Diet” wards off heart disease and Type II diabetes
You may have seen the recent headlines attempting to discount the importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids found in cold-water fish (particularly salmon) and nuts. But after taking a closer [...]
5 “guilt-free” pleasures to help you live past 90
This week, I previewed the early results from the “90+ Study,” which focuses on the diet and lifestyle habits of 1,900 men and women who researchers call the “oldest old.” Researchers at the [...]
Are today’s deadliest epidemics the result of flawed medical training?
Research shows 80 percent of the chronic diseases affecting Americans relate directly to inadequate nutrition. Yet most doctors only receive a few hours of training regarding this complex subject [...]
Big pharma’s deadly antidepressant cover-up
The New York Times recently ran a tragic story on the difficulty millions of people are experiencing when it comes to “withdrawing” from antidepressant drugs. And no wonder people want to get off [...]
Tips for boosting vitamin D the “old fashioned” way
During this time of year, the sun is high enough in the sky (typically between about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) to activate your skin’s natural production of vitamin D. So, do your best to make it [...]