In my Daily Dispatch, I report on lifestyle and nutritional approaches that you can effortlessly implement to improve your longevity. But there’s also a psychological dimension to maintaining [...]
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Opt out of this outdated — and potentially deadly — “good deed”
When you renew your driver’s license at the Motor Vehicle Administration, I suggest opting out of becoming an organ donor. (At least until the transplant industry starts to recognize donors’ [...]
Four important rules of thumb about eating fiber
TIME magazine recently interviewed my colleague Walt Willet, Harvard professor of epidemiology and nutrition, about the best “high-fiber foods.” Of course, as I explained a few weeks ago, the [...]
Five surprising health benefits in just one glass of whiskey
One early fall day, a few years after I’d graduated from college, I attended a local alumni association meeting and heard a fellow alumnus make this toast: To that terrible Time of year Too warm [...]
The expert-backed exercise target we can all live with
I hope you had the chance to take a nice walk after your Thanksgiving meal yesterday. And perhaps you even plan to get out and about again this weekend before the weather gets colder. As I often [...]
Five reasons why I give thanks today… and every day
Art Buchwald once wrote a daily, humorous, nationally syndicated newspaper column. At his peak, his column was featured in nearly 550 newspapers, making him one of the most-read columnists of the [...]
Avoid a dangerous fall with four simple safety tips
As the weather gets colder, you’re more likely to come upon an occasional slick sidewalk or step. And the last thing you want is to slip and hurt yourself. With that in mind, I’d like to share a [...]
Stay independent longer by getting more of this nutrient
A new study found that older adults who eat more of one key nutrient are 41 percent less likely to depend on assistance in performing basic, everyday tasks — such as carrying groceries and [...]
Common “women’s health” supplement linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Many older adults feel helpless and fearful when it comes to the topic of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Many assume there’s nothing they can do to prevent it. But according to recent emerging [...]
What color is your cheese?
The color of the foods we eat can reveal a great deal about how they may benefit our health. And in some cases, it gives us a peek into the history of certain foods Today, I pose a question that [...]
