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 [...]
Category: Longevity
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 [...]
How well are you aging?
A major study recently took an interesting approach in assessing worldwide health and aging. And unfortunately, the U.S. didn’t fare well. In fact, it turns out we are much worse off than even [...]
My favorite exercise slows aging by decades
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, as you’ll hear in a [...]
Live longer while ignoring government warnings about “bad habits”
According to a very interesting new study, the key to living a long life has nothing to do with abiding by government-backed regulations — like giving up meat or alcohol. If you ask me, all this [...]
8 simple steps to defy the highest U.S. death rate in 100 years
Right before the holiday season started last November, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released some very grim statistics about rising mortality (death) rates in the U.S. In 2017, 2.8 [...]
Sensible strategies to reduce your fall risk
A few weeks ago at our editorial headquarters in Baltimore, they experienced a surprise, early snowfall. So, it’s a good time to talk a bit more about how to prevent falls and injuries in [...]