The author Isak Dinesen, who traveled the world over and is perhaps best-known for her memoir Out of Africa, grew up in a small, seacoast town in Denmark on the Baltic Sea. And she once wrote [...]
Category: Longevity
Four easy ways to improve your breathing…and your lifespan!
In many parts of the country, state and local governments continue to require people to wear face masks in public to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus. But the guidance from federal [...]
This fiery food reduces chronic inflammation and extends lifespan
Some of my earliest exposure to hot peppers came from my Uncle Michele when I was a child, and again while in medical school. Before our Sunday family dinners in Pennsylvania, he would go out the [...]
Eating more of THIS slashes your risk of dying from ANY cause!
Science consistently shows that a Mediterranean-type diet is the healthiest for you, your heart, your brain, your metabolism—and your lifespan. But, all too often, the mainstream seems to [...]
Life expectancy continues to decline for these Americans
For the most part, life expectancy in industrialized countries like the United States has been steadily increasing over the last 100 years. But about four years ago, I first reported that two [...]
Even “minor” surgeries dramatically increase major mortality risk
As I often report, any and all types of surgeries have their risks. And it’s important to weigh those risks before making a decision to undergo a procedure—no matter how “common,” or even [...]
Get better sleep (and live longer) by exercising less!
Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. In fact, numerous studies link optimal sleep to a lower risk of developing any number of chronic [...]
Modern medicine “manages” chronic disease—but why not aim to cure?
A physician in the U.K. recently made the case that modern, mainstream medicine is a major threat to public health. And I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, the way I see it, mainstream medicine is [...]
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of good health
Today, I thought we’d complement this 4th of July week by talking about your freedom to make choices about your health. Of course, the idea of protecting “choice” should apply to all aspects of [...]
Clinical trials exclude older adults to improve their outcomes
I often report on the over-abundance of poorly designed clinical trials and other medical research out there. Far too many rely on faulty assumptions, sloppy methodology, statistical [...]
