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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I recently visited a local farmers’ market with my friend and colleague and his daughter, who is finishing up her senior year at Florida State University. His daughter was shopping for groceries [...]
If you’re an elderly adult, the simple walk to your car could potentially result in a serious, life-changing fall. And the older you are, the greater your risk. In fact, about 30 percent of [...]
An important, new study links one ancient, golden spice to improvements in both memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss. This new study comes from the same group of [...]