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. [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
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 [...]
7 fool-proof tips to banish GMOs from your plate
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 [...]
The No. 1 cause of dangerous falls among elderly Americans
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 [...]
The natural way to boost your memory by nearly 30 percent
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 [...]