More than 10 million Americans suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — making it the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in older adults. And the mainstream has very [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
How to alleviate your bad-weather joint pain
A new study attempts to show that bad weather doesn’t affect joint pain. But I have serious questions about the study’s design, so let’s take a closer look… For this investigation, researchers [...]
This one versatile spice packs many powerful health benefits
The ancient Indian spice turmeric seems to be experiencing a renaissance of sorts lately. And modern medical research continues to shed light on the powerful health benefits of an active compound [...]
A new study finds this common joint surgery to be useless
Shoulder pain is an incredibly common problem — with about 50 percent of adults experiencing it in any given year, leading to 4.5 million doctor visits annually. But a new study published in the [...]
Boost your health by eating more fatty foods
Last week marked the annual celebration of Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French. It’s a day when people traditionally indulge prior to the Lenten period of abstinence. In Italy and in [...]
Social isolation strongly linked to this chronic disease
A major, new study from The Netherlands published last Christmas Eve showed the devastating health effects of social isolation. Turns out, it may even prove deadlier than a poor diet, obesity, or [...]
5 simple steps to avoid osteoporosis — without dangerous drugs or calcium supplements
Osteoporosis is very common as people age, especially in women. It’s the most common cause of hip fractures. Mind you, many people think that if someone with osteoporosis falls, they break their [...]
A health decision President Trump got 100 percent right
President Trump has gone on record saying that he doesn’t get the flu shot — ever. And he’s never gotten the flu. So, since today is President’s Day, I thought we’d take some time to celebrate [...]
The science of emotions for drinking alcohol
Earlier this month, I told you how the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published a baseless manifesto against any and all alcohol consumption. They decided to toss aside the breadth [...]
11 major benefits from one common kitchen spice
Black pepper is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used spices throughout the world. Yet it’s much more than a simple flavor enhancer. In fact, it offers a multitude of incredible health [...]