And four TRUE heart disease risk factors Let’s talk about cholesterol. The terms “good” and “bad” cholesterol get thrown around like confetti. And you’ve heard over and over and OVER that too [...]
And four TRUE heart disease risk factors Let’s talk about cholesterol. The terms “good” and “bad” cholesterol get thrown around like confetti. And you’ve heard over and over and OVER that too [...]
Beware of this hidden addiction! We often hear about addictions to recreational and pharmaceutical drugs. But there’s another stealthy addiction that’s becoming more and more prevalent. Recent [...]
Learn what your body is trying to tell you We all know what it’s like to crave a certain food. Often, the cravings are STRONG…and not necessarily for something healthy. (I mean, when is the last [...]
You know I’m “nuts” about the health benefits of, well, nuts. In fact, study after study shows that just a handful a day of tree nuts (like almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, and walnuts) can [...]
This time of year we see, smell, and taste cinnamon as a key ingredient in those ubiquitous “pumpkin spice” drinks. But cinnamon has many more benefits than being part of trendy, seasonal [...]
Lessons of the fall harvest September is traditionally the month of the major harvest. Of course, there was a time when the harvest involved many people in many communities. Everyone would come [...]
I always encourage you to eat apples year-round. They’re one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. In fact, consuming them can keep you in optimal health. And this month, apples are in peak [...]
How many connections do you really need? For years, studies have shown that loneliness is a risk factor for chronic diseases and reduced lifespan. In fact, research shows that single people don’t [...]
Back in 1973, my colleague, William Rathje, an archaeologist at the University of Arizona, conducted a famous study known as the Tucson Garbage Project. He and his team of researchers asked [...]
Despite what its name implies, Oktoberfest actually begins on September 17th in Munich, Germany and ends on the first Sunday in October. This celebration of beer was cancelled last year, making [...]