Last year, around 75 percent of Americans took dietary supplements. That’s great news—especially considering the backslide in wellness care that occurred in 2020. But even though smart [...]
Category: General Health
The ONE type of corn you should NEVER eat (Shocking!)
Today is Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples Day. Indigenous people have made countless contributions to the world’s culture, commerce, and cuisine. And one of their most [...]
“Shore up” your health by spending more time in “blue spaces”
Yesterday, we talked about how spending time in Nature supports brain function and helps you relax. I also shared with you some guidelines for how much time you should aim to spend [...]
Say “CHEERS” to sharper, clearer eyesight in your golden years
By the age of 80, more than half of all Americans will develop cataracts—a clouding of the eye lens, which can interfere with vision, reading, and driving, especially at night. Even worse? Once [...]
“Turn off” this major risk factor for cognitive decline
The roll-out of the new fall TV season isn’t as big of a deal as it used to be, as many Americans “cut the cord” with cable TV years ago. But even though you may save some money each month by [...]
Transform your health in five key ways…with apples?!
At this time of year, there’s nothing better than biting into a fresh, crisp apple for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Of course, until more recent generations, you couldn’t enjoy always fresh [...]
Soak in America’s natural wonders this summer
This July 4th weekend is a great time to get out into Nature. Especially after enduring such a long period of lockdowns (which persisted longer in some parts of the country than others)! Of [...]
Protect your health freedoms this Independence Day
As we look forward to this weekend’s Independence Day celebrations, I want to reflect on the dramatic changes to our country’s “health independence” since July 4, 1776. On that date, almost [...]
Your body’s clear signal that it’s time to lighten up your exercise regimen
Remember those terrible side pains called “side stitches” that you got as a kid when you ran too hard? (They can also occur when you laugh long and hard. After all, humor can be “side-splitting” [...]
This summer, keep these water safety tips top of mind
I always recommend swimming as the single-best exercise for your health and longevity. It’s far better than running on a treadmill or on hard, artificial pavement. In fact, scientific studies [...]
