It’s a new year, and cardiovascular disease still remains the No. 1 killer of Americans—as it has been for decades. In fact, each year, it causes more deaths than cancer and respiratory diseases [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Join me in making (and keeping) this simple, healthy New Year’s resolution
I’m not a huge fan of making grand, sweeping New Year’s resolutions that you give up by the first week in February. I’d rather you adopt one or two simple, healthy habits that you can [...]
Overcome your dairy and gluten sensitivities in the new year
More and more people than ever seem to suffer from food intolerances, which can cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset, headaches, weight loss, skin problems, and mouth sores. Some of [...]
A strong cup of joe may help prevent and even treat devastating disease
As I reported yesterday, a new JAMA study found that three out of four adults suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia are inappropriately prescribed heavy-duty drugs—such [...]
Vast majority of Alzheimer’s patients are drugged inappropriately
Despite the catchy name, the two, massive research projects known as the “Decades of the Brain” were an absolute bust. They failed to produce a single, viable treatment—much less a cure—for [...]
Add these nutritional powerhouses to your holiday feasts
At Christmastime, I always enjoy listening to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. It’s a beautiful piece of music that’s easy to keep in the background during the busy holidays. We also have a [...]
This Christmas Eve, enjoy the “Feast of the Seven Fishes”
Today, on Christmas Eve, I imagine you’re busy preparing a special holiday meal—perhaps using some time-tested family recipes. In our family, we like to enjoy some fresh, local seafood on [...]
Try this ancient mind-body practice to reduce holiday stress
People often say the holidays are “the most wonderful time of year.” But, in reality, they aren’t always all filled with merriment and mistletoe. In fact, at this time of year, many people find [...]
Indulging in this nightly treat helps protect your heart
Congestive heart failure is one of the most serious and dangerous conditions you can develop. It occurs after years of struggling with high blood pressure and/or cardiovascular [...]
What you eat matters far more than when you eat
For a long time, health experts cautioned against eating in the evening or late at night because they said it would cause you to pack on the pounds. Or, worse yet, they said it would put you at [...]
